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2016 Postmortem

Uncle Joe

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2. 59% isn't anything approaching 80+% as is most exhibited in the deep south, Bernie did better

Reply to JaneyVee (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 12:59 AM

Mar 2016

in the border states of Tennessee and Virginia than South Carolina and Alabama.

As white peoples' ideology is affected by region and culture; conservative to liberal, I have no doubt the same holds true to some degree of African Americans.

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The racial divide is real and a problem for Sanders. But outside of the South, it is also an issue [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2016 OP

So Hillary winning 60% of the minority vote in a state that is... JaneyVee Mar 2016 #1

59% isn't anything approaching 80+% as is most exhibited in the deep south, Bernie did better Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #2

But you really have no idea or first hand experience, right? bravenak Mar 2016 #3

Just using logic and the returns from the already voted for primaries on a geographical basis seem Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #5

Excellent logic Uncle Joe. Bernie is gaining support Hillary is losing it and those are the facts sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #13

Latinos in Colorado voted majorly for Bernie amborin Mar 2016 #4

Yes, he's making real gains in the Latino community, which will help a lot in upcoming sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #14

The racial divide is a myth, sorry and is concocted by the operatives who work for Hillary, Brock sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #6

Right as usual Sabrina! Really well said. Juicy_Bellows Mar 2016 #7

I couldn't agree more, sabrina, well said. Uncle Joe Mar 2016 #8

Standing O!! Great analysis and insight! ccinamon Mar 2016 #9

No problem, it's Deja Vu all over again. Her campaign did the same thing last time with Race sabrina 1 Mar 2016 #11

thank you! Great truth, masterful exposition! bbgrunt Mar 2016 #10

...... madfloridian Mar 2016 #12