2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumProminent Georgia lawmaker flips to Sanders
Cannot be said enough, the second highest ranking Democratic state senator Vincent Fort flipped from Hillary to Sanders, saying:
"After months of looking at Bernie's record and studying his positions on healthcare, Wall Street, predatory lending and the minimum wage, I came to the conclusion that Bernie's position on the issues that affect my constituents in Georgia the most conform most closely to my positions," Fort said.
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/hillary-clinton-endorsement-swap-bernie-sanders-219321#ixzz40Meuz9bM
Momentum is everything. Fundraising, huuugggee events in Nevada and HBCU events and getting critical endorsements and having people like Spike Lee come out to say they are voting for him is a big deal.
We are heading in the right direction but DO. NOT. LET. UP. Fight hard all the way to the convention.
Washington state is for Bernie, how about you?
BooScout
(10,406 posts)angrychair
(8,736 posts)Does that mean his opinion or endorsement doesn't matter???
So to Hillary supporters, only black politicians who are "Super Delegates" matter?
Nice to know.
BooScout
(10,406 posts)...to try to run for mayor. It won't help him there.
angrychair
(8,736 posts)You said he wasn't a "SuperDelegate" with no text.
Now, if Sanders was so unpopular, why would flipping to Sanders help him with becoming mayor (of I assume Atlanta) in a state with very diverse demographics?
The answer is it would not. Mr. Fort flipped to Sanders for the actual reasons he stated.
FYI, though it has been several years, I lived in DeKalb and Gwinnett county for awhile, I know the area and people.
BooScout
(10,406 posts)I lived in Atlanta 45 years. I know it well. I am from Decatur. ....and I know the area and people very well.
As to my comments about his mayoral chances....I was merely repeating what Kasim Reed, current mayor of Atlanta has said. It seems he's also introduced some legislation recently trying to meddle in Atlanta business in other attempts to promote himself.
I miss Atlanta.....it's a great place to live.....specially when the dogwoods and azaleas are blooming.
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)You don't think there's a hint of a chance that he agrees with Bernie over Hillary? Outright dismissing that notion is pretty insulting to the guy.
whatchamacallit
(15,558 posts)right, ally BooScout?
thereismore
(13,326 posts)H2O Man
(73,630 posts)Thank you!
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)apparently, it is either a pic from there or a fake being used to represent Morehouse. Anyone know about this?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110748783
angrychair
(8,736 posts)That image is not supported by the images and video from this link...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511250480
On edit...
Or this one...a lot of images and video at link
http://www.11alive.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/02/16/sanders-looks-cull-young-voters-morehouse-rally/80465180/
Very mixed crowd.
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)That'll be some news I'll want to read.
oasis
(49,426 posts)angrychair
(8,736 posts)Does that mean his opinion or endorsement doesn't matter???
So to Hillary supporters, only black politicians who are "Super Delegates" matter?
Nice to know.
MohRokTah
(15,429 posts)That grand scheme thing is over rated.
Whining the most, that's what really matters. Let's sow discord and discontent!
Cary
(11,746 posts)It's terrific! It's going to be terrific!
All better now?
NastyRiffraff
(12,448 posts)This means that every. single. AA. will flock to Bernie! Yay!!
redruddyred
(1,615 posts)i don't WANT their support. bai!!