Interesting point from an analyst and pollster on Al Sharpton's show (MSNBC)...

[Surya Gayatri]

Paraphrasing here:

Older Latinos are much more comfortable with Hillary, while younger ones are more drawn to Bernie and are breaking with their parents.

However, when analyzing this voting block as a whole, it's clear that the "POLITICAL REVOLUTION" rhetoric of Bernie does not resonate.

Millions of Latinos themselves (or their family members) "LEFT THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN TO ESCAPE REVOLUTION OR UNSTABLE GOVERNMENTS" and do not care to relive that here.

Pertinent points, I think.

[livetohike]

1. I saw that segment too. Thanks for posting this.

[Surya Gayatri]

2. I really perked up my ears when I heard that!

[pandr32]

4. Exactly! Revolution = instability

You would think more people supporting Sanders who have not seen the shit end of revolution would be able to figure out that simple point.

[Surya Gayatri]

6. "BERN IT DOWN!" is not a governing philosophy. LOL!

[Her Sister]

11. some think ~Revolution = Fun and cool

[Surya Gayatri]

12. Like the "casseurs" (breakers) here in France. They infiltrate peaceful demos and marches

just for "shits and giggles" as they say.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

19. Yeah revolutions are cool

[boythayer]

3. Both Latino's and Blacks are less liberal than Whites....

and Latinos voted for much higher numbers for Republicans until recently

PEW RESEARCH:

Hispanics: 39% Moderate, 35% Liberal, 24% Conservative

Blacks: 42% Moderate, 29% Conservative, 27% Liberal

Whites: 50% Liberal, 36% Moderate, 12% Conservative


This narrative might fit the conservative Cuban population who were under an authoritarian Communist, but as a whole, I don't buy the conclusion of the pollster.

[Surya Gayatri]

5. The relative moderation of minority voting blocks is clear...

As you say, "both Latinos and Blacks are less liberal than Whites".

And, yes, the Latino block has gradually been moving into the Dem. column, in part because of the increasing zenophobia of the RW. By nature and custom, they tend to conservatism.

Which explains why the idea of "REVOLUTION" makes a lot of them shake in their boots.

[Her Sister]

8. negative consequences tend to be more negative for minorities

and the disenfranchised!

[Surya Gayatri]

10. ^^^This!^^^

[SharonClark]

18. Ain't that the truth

[Her Sister]

7. the whole world seems to be having a revolution

and it doesn't look like much fun!!

Nice and steady progress is good for me!! as per our constitution....

[Surya Gayatri]

9. You and me both...

[2naSalit]

17. Sadly it appears

that, perhaps, as a species we can't help ourselves... we seem to need extreme obstacles to move forward in evolution and understanding.

[Her Sister]

13. Plus Bernie did not forge deep (or any) relationships with minority groups

besides his civil rights marching 40 years ago. He is a not known quantity with minorities. Why would they risk something as risky as a revolution with someone they haven't built trust with - when they are the ones who will be hit the hardest if (when) it doesn't work out.
Smart to pass and sit out this revolution.

[Surya Gayatri]

14. He increasingly reminds me of what they used to call a "gadfly"...

Full Definition of gadfly

2
: a person who stimulates or annoys especially by persistent criticism

Did You Know?

The history of "gadfly" starts with "gad," which now means "chisel" but which formerly could designate a spike, spear, or rod for goading cattle. Late in the 16th century, "gad" was joined with "fly" to designate any of several insects that aggravate livestock. Before too long, we began applying "gadfly" to people who annoy or provoke others.

[Her Sister]

15. here is video example of gadfly

The Ultimate Gadfly ---- Funny

[Surya Gayatri]

16. Wow, I would've had him ejected from the meeting. Purposeful obstruction.

[Historic NY]

20. Bernie stuff your Revolution

[Hekate]

21. Fascinating. Thanks.

[Tarheel_Dem]

22. I heard that too. Maria Teresa Kumar knows her community from top to bottom.

[UtahLib]

23. K&R