2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: John Lewis and Hillary Clinton’s problem with millenials [View all]jonestonesusa
(880 posts)And as a Sanders supporter I try to be respectful of those who support Clinton as long as the discussion is civil and issue-focused.
John Lewis is a giant of the civil rights movement that we all owe a debt to. But I would compare this situation to Jackie Robinson's support of Rockefeller and Nixon, which was a throwback to when black voters supported Republicans in large numbers. Sanders' candidacy may be the start of another realignment among black voters, especially younger voters.
With this said, it's important to think independently and respect the giants whose shoulders we stand on. I think that it must be difficult for someone like Lewis or Robinson to balance their heroic deeds and the obstacles they have overcome with new perspectives from different historical and personal perspectives. This election is about the immediate and long term future of the country. Which candidate best addresses that future? Beyond what our elders say, our voting decision should be future oriented.IMO.