Clinton Owes Her Commanding Lead to African-American Women - HRC Room

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Black women are the heart of the Party.





"We’re hearing a lot these days about the angry white base of the Republican Party.....

There are occasions when people also refer to the base of the Democratic Party. Often it is assumed that this group is made up of the most liberal activists - in this election cycle, Bernie Sanders supporters.

But take a moment to look at some of the data in a report about a group that doesn’t get much attention in our political discussions these days: The Status of Black Women in American Politics.

First of all, the number of black women who turn out to vote is higher than any other demographic group - 70% in 2012.... And no group votes more consistently Democratic than black women....:

1992 Bill Clinton - 87%
1996 Bill Clinton - 89%
2000 Al Gore - 94%
2004 John Kerry - 90%
2008 Barack Obama - 96%
2012 Barack Obama - 96%


http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2015_12/the_role_of_black_women_in_the059092.php