2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: John Lewis and Hillary Clinton’s problem with millenials [View all]markj757
(194 posts)because there is no need to try and tear down Hillary's affection and connection to the black community to fit some ignorant ugly narrative that somehow she is not worthy of such strong black support. For one, she isn't Bill and she shouldn't have to be held accountable for his mistakes. Two, the level of ignorance and lack of depth in which some people view the black community still astounds me. Mention something about welfare reform and the crime bill, like those issues only affect black people, and because of that we should all abandon our support for Hillary and join Bernie. As I have pointed out before, Bernie's medicare care for all proposal may not scare his supporters, but it will scare the hell out of a lot of people like me, and it will be a major reason he won't win the nomination. For many people, its just too big of a jump from where we are, and it sounds too socialist a concept for the times. He should go for the public option and allow medicare/medicaid to negotiate drug prices. That would have been well received across the board including in the black community. And attacking and disrespecting John Lewis, who is one of the most respected and treasured civil rights leader still alive today, I can assure you will only infuriate more black people like me, and turn off many in a community that Bernie needs to win this primary, and win this election.
And finally, I have to believe that the venom I read posted on this site from Bernie supporters against Hillary, is nowhere near reflective of Bernie supporters as whole. Because I know its definitely not reflective of the amazing candidate Bernie is himself. I thought about voting for Bernie if not for his medicare for all plan (que the hateful responses). And although I will vote for Hillary with many reservations, I know Bernie is a good man, who loves this country, and I would be honored to call him my President. But most importantly, I know Bernie is the type of man who has nothing but respect for Hillary, her supporters, and her legacy of public service.