Buttigieg meets with Sharpton seeking inroads with black voters

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Pete Buttigieg met with Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday, as the rising Democratic star sought the counsel of a civil rights leader who could help him make inroads with African American voters.

The South Bend, Ind., mayor has been surging in the polls and raising tens of millions of dollars in his bid for the White House, but there are questions about whether he can appeal to the black voters that will be critical in determining the outcome of the Democratic primary.

Buttigieg has acknowledged that he needs to expand the diversity of his coalition. And he’s been on the defensive recently over decisions he made as mayor that critics have said negatively impacted communities of color.

Buttigieg took the number 3 train to meet with Sharpton at Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem, New York.
Sharpton ... noted that so far Buttigieg is the only candidate to take the train to Harlem to meet with him and the only candidate to say a blessing over his food before eating.

Sharpton seemed impressed by Buttigieg, telling him that he was not ready to endorse in the primaries but that their meeting was “good.”
“I thought he was very much authentic," Sharpton said. "He seemed firm in who he was and what he represented … I think he showed today going right in the heart of Harlem that he intends to go for those votes.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/441208-buttigieg-meets-with-sharpton-seeking-inroads-with-black-voters

[leftofcool]

1. Pete has more Black support than many think he does.

[tymorial]

3. I have decided.

I am changing. I really love this guy.

[brush]

6. Yeah, 2%, about equal with the ever popular Sanders among AAs.

[democrank]

2. Recommended

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4. Especially interesting because they didn't know their microphones were on.

Thanks for posting.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

5. Another smart move by Mayor Pete!! Can see why he's climbing in the polls.

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!