CNN Host Faces Backlash for Pondering Whether Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, and Omar Endorsements Are

[Uncle Joe]

'Too Urban' to Help Sanders

CNN anchor John King faced swift backlash Tuesday night for pondering on national television whether endorsements from progressive Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib are "too far-left," "too urban," and "too internet" to help Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.

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Critics were quick to slam King's "too urban" line as a racist dog whistle and his "too internet" line as a sign of how out of touch CNN analysts are with the American public.

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"Shame on you for this bigotry," tweeted Sanders backer Shaun King.

Others piled on, highlighting the dramatic shift from the common and false criticism of Sanders' support as "too white":

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https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/16/cnn-host-faces-backlash-pondering-whether-ocasio-cortez-tlaib-and-omar-endorsements

[HerbChestnut]

1. It doesn't matter what positive events happen to Bernie and his campaign

Someone will try to spin it as a negative. That's the world we live in.

EDIT: See examples below...

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

10. You got that right!! It's disgusting the treatment Bernie has received from the media, but that's ok

We The People will decide who's our candidate and we know who's got our back - Bernie! - and who doesn't.


Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!

[beastie boy]

15. Can I have a shot, please?

After all, since it has been posted in the Primaries forum and not Bernie's forum, it's fair game, right?

An article in Common Dreams and a tweet from Shaun King does not constitute a dramatic shift from anything to anything.

And it is reflected in Bernie's approval ratings, which, it is safe to say, has not budged since the article was published.

[LanternWaste]

20. Nor do his missteps matter. Someone will pretend it's according to plan

And spin his health concerns as less critical than pneumonia.

Because Sacred Cows are inerrant.

"It's his turn!"

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. Oh, Common Dreams again. I thought it was a serious publication, and the "backlash" was coming...

from outside the Sanders camp. Please proceed.

[TidalWave46]

3. Such a foolish comment. Even the context of "can they help him" is foolish.

Sanders can't help Sanders. No one else is going to be able to carry it for him.

[NurseJackie]

4. ...

Sanders can't help Sanders. No one else is going to be able to carry it for him.

[roody]

5. And he only has one million small donors.

[HerbChestnut]

6. Pocket change...

[TidalWave46]

13. One of the most dishonest memes out there.

Everyone knows it, the campaign still promotes it. Not surprising considering who top staff consists of.

[HerbChestnut]

14. Are you trying to say the campaign has been lying about the number of donors?

[TidalWave46]

17. No.

How many of those small donors gave $2,800 or more? How many are "unitemized."

As I said, it's a dishonest meme. I will say the same for all candidates. It's just expected from the Sanders campaign.

[HerbChestnut]

18. Okay, so you have no proof, but you're accusing the campaign of dishonesty.

[TidalWave46]

19. That's funny.

It's a well known dishonest meme. Even from most of those who promote it.

Doesn't matter. He is done. He is a big money candidate who is clearly falling. That's not a shower pun.

[LanternWaste]

22. Which seems as bad as accepting a politician's word with blind faith.

(distinction lacking relevant difference soon to be rationalized after a quick commercial break)

[LanternWaste]

21. That explains his plummeting numbers

[ritapria]

7. If Bernie won Ia, NH,NV and SC

Media spin : These early states don't matter anymore ..Bernie still faces an uphill battle to win the nomination ….

[jalan48]

16. Or, Bernie can't win in the Southern states (that we won't win in the general election anyway).

[Mike Nelson]

8. Dumb. dumb...

... Sanders hurt because they are too far left? Where has John King been? Bernie is on the same left... he would be hurt more if Bloomberg endorsed him! Who did John King expect they would endorse?

[saidsimplesimon]

9. I don't watch John King.

"Shame on you for this bigotry," tweeted Sanders backer Shaun King.

I have read similar comments from Biden supporters directed at Senator Warren. Former VP Biden holds the advantage with African American support. It takes time to build relationships.

[tishaLA]

11. It was a stupid comment

and he deserves criticism for it. How he still has any career at all after his massive screw up with the Boston marathon bomber, I'll never know

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

12. Talk about your racist dog whistles! But hey, it's Bernie, so different standards obviously apply.

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!
Either way, they're stronger together!!
Welcome to the revolution!!!