2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumBernie picks up MI endorsements from leaders in Detroit & Black Activists for time in Flint
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2016/02/29/bernie-sanders-picks-detroit-endorsements/81105734/The compassion they showed for the situation, Green said of what persuaded her during the Feb. 15 meeting with Sanders and his wife at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. He didnt make any promises, which I can respect.
But he did say he would come to Flint, which he did. So Sen. Sanders has my vote. Hes my guy.
The Detroit endorsements, mostly from African-American activists and Detroit leaders, came two days after Hillary Clinton on Saturday enjoyed a lopsided primary victory in South Carolina, fueled by an overwhelming advantage among black voters, a key Democratic constituency.
He has the right policies for our city and our nation, former Wayne County Commissioner Bernard Parker said of Sanders. He has shown great judgment calling for Snyders resignation, and he did it early.
We are here today to say the people of Michigan will no longer stand by idle while Snyder forces poison down our childrens throats. We need a new approach to government that only Sen. Sanders can provide.
Former State Rep. Betty Cook Scott of Detroit also linked Flints water crisis to her endorsement.
Whether he was fighting for civil rights as a young man in Chicago, or voting against the war in Iraq, or promoting criminal justice reform, he has shown he cares about those who have no voice, Scott said of Sanders. We can no longer overlook an entire community in this country because they dont fit a convenient demographic or profile.
Detroit school board members Elena Herrada and Tawanna Simpson also backed the presidential candidate.
The concern and compassion that he has for the situation is amazing.
More at link....
NWCorona
(8,541 posts)Jitter65
(3,089 posts)before Bernie did. She appreciated his visit but the Hillary people were dispatched on the ground earlier and asked what they could do to help. The Mayor asked Hillary to come to Flint to give visibility to the issue and she did and actually did more by shaming the Governor into seeking help that was available from the Federal government...once again getting results.
It's all good for Flint.
jillan
(39,451 posts)It is all good for Flint, which is really what this should be all about.
MaggieD
(7,393 posts)These endorsements won't help at all. Too little too late as they say.
jillan
(39,451 posts)NWCorona
(8,541 posts)Qutzupalotl
(14,340 posts)Do you think you're winning friends? Do you think people will stop supporting Bernie just because you tell them to?
yourpaljoey
(2,166 posts)Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)on the campaign. There are African-Americans volunteering.
How easily Hillary supporters dismiss them.
angrychair
(8,753 posts)We truly appreciate your kind words and support.
Babel_17
(5,400 posts)I think they'll find themselves in good company.