African American
In reply to the discussion: I am worried about backlash against the AfAm community as a whole if Bernie [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,879 posts)Don't engage in voter rights shenanigans - then yes - it will be enough
In 2012 -we (I've been active in Bucks County even though I'm in NJ) were biting knuckles over Philadelphia and the potential voter ID issue.
2000 - Florida
2004 - Ohio
And I don't think the people of Michigan will seriously look at a Republican right now.
The Republicans automatically lose NJ and NY - but if someone picks Christie they are dead in the water in NJ. No one respects the s.ob.
It's not over until it's over - that I say to the Sanders supporters. We know South Carolina does NOT matter in the GE - they matter because of their population of Democratic voters and early date - for the primary.
But in the GE - it's all about those states with the top 20 - and many are north or mid atlantic.
Interesting stats - CA, MD, and NY
http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/01/03/10-richest-black-communities-america/
Another interesting one - This is wealth to debt ratio
http://www.blackenterprise.com/news/the-10-best-states-with-top-black-household-incomes/
My state is near the top of the list. Promising $15 an hour to someone making $44K is a serious downgrade for them and could make them homeless. They can't hear that - and those are the black folks I know and love and congregate with - *mischief* on street corners.