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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSanders targets black voters in South Carolina
By BEATRICE PETERSON
Jan 27, 2019, 8:11 AM ET
Sen. Bernie Sanders' visit to South Carolina - a state where African-Americans make up nearly 30 percent of the population - was a signal to some in the Palmetto State that he intends to target black voters.
In speeches at churches, community centers and colleges, Sanders reminded voters repeatedly about his civil rights upbringing, having marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington as a college student.
What hes doing in South Carolina points to what his strategy is in terms of he has to make inroads in the core Democratic constituency, said J. Michael Bitzer a professor of politics and history at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. Bitzer, who has studied southern politics extensively, said when it comes to race you cannot divorce race from politics in the South.
According to exit polls in the state, Sanders won roughly 14 percent of black voters in South Carolina. Hillary Clinton, however, won 86 percent of the black vote in the state.
Minority voters will play a significant role in determining the next Democratic nominee in 2020.
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Sanders targets black voters in South Carolina (Original Post)
DonViejo
Jan 2019
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EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)1. Good luck with that
Black voters in South Carolina aren't stupid and they're not forgetful.
yardwork
(61,703 posts)2. Proceed, senator.
Docreed2003
(16,875 posts)3. Interesting
When he had the opportunity to meet with SC civil rights leaders and black political leaders in 2016 to help him plan for the primary, Bernie and his team refused the help by essentially saying "Thanks but no thanks. We got this".
Looks like he's attempt to learn from his previous mistakes.
yardwork
(61,703 posts)4. I don't think he will be forgiven for the boos against John Lewis at the DNC.
I consider it unforgivable, and I'm white.
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)5. I am also white
I doubt that African American voters will forget or forgive
Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)6. I suspect Bernie is in 'too little, too late' territory...
GeorgeGist
(25,323 posts)7. I think Harris will have greater appeal.