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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Charles Blow: Stop Bernie-splaining to Black Voters [View all]SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)81. Charles Blow nails it, again.
Black folks dont want to be betrayed by too much hoping, and Sanderss proposals, as good as they sound, can also sound too good to be true. There is a whiff of fancifulness.
For instance, Sanders says that his agenda will require a Congress-flipping political revolution of like-minded voters, but so far, that revolution has yet to materialize. Just as in Iowa, in New Hampshire there were more voters or caucusgoers making choices in the Republican contest than in the Democratic one. That, so far, sounds more like a Republican revolution. If that trend holds for the rest of the primary season and into the general election, not only would Democrats not be likely pick up congressional seats, they could lose more of them.
Thats a stubborn fact emerging a reality and it is one that all voters, including black ones, shouldnt be simply told to discount.
For instance, Sanders says that his agenda will require a Congress-flipping political revolution of like-minded voters, but so far, that revolution has yet to materialize. Just as in Iowa, in New Hampshire there were more voters or caucusgoers making choices in the Republican contest than in the Democratic one. That, so far, sounds more like a Republican revolution. If that trend holds for the rest of the primary season and into the general election, not only would Democrats not be likely pick up congressional seats, they could lose more of them.
Thats a stubborn fact emerging a reality and it is one that all voters, including black ones, shouldnt be simply told to discount.
Clinton acknowledges this reality and has a plan to deal with it, so that she can improve our lives even with the Congress we have, through incrementalism and deal making. We know incrementalism works in these sort of situations. It is how Obama has gotten things done, much to the disdain of some here. Sanders' all or nothing gambit may be inspiring to some, but it is too risky for those living on the edge, who need help now even if it is just a little help, and can't risk getting nothing--or worse, a GOP President.
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I am going to break my rule about posting in GDP....sure looks like you found someone
randys1
Feb 2016
#139
Like I just said in another post, I'm sure it's a coincidence of the first order that the folks
Number23
Feb 2016
#146
Oh yeah, I forgot about that! Msanthrope was the one that used to ride his ass like a big wheel
Number23
Feb 2016
#180
The King of Splain. Listen and obey, for he knows all, sees all. He is a river unto his people.
betsuni
Feb 2016
#132
Where is Redd Foxx when we need him...we meaning us white folks...I think we need
randys1
Feb 2016
#140
Kev, did you catch the Baldwin quote in Blow's piece? I know you are a huge Baldwin fan
Number23
Feb 2016
#39
Just stop. I am a fierce sanders supporter and your comment is completely inappropriate
JonLeibowitz
Feb 2016
#34
Agreed. "splaining" has turned into such cliche idiocy that its now impotent when making an point.
phleshdef
Feb 2016
#42
OK. Whatever your race or ethnicity, look at all the candidates and make up your own mind.
PatrickforO
Feb 2016
#38
Try commenting on the subject of the OP rather than attacking and baiting the poster. nt
UtahLib
Feb 2016
#45
Hillary's craptastically uninspiring campaign is hardly some guarantee against a GOP president.
Warren DeMontague
Feb 2016
#89
Too late to the party to comment on Betsuni's post (#138) - Now its hidden,
The Polack MSgt
Feb 2016
#176