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159. Thanks for that, Gloria

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Wed Aug 12, 2015, 12:51 PM

Aug 2015

http://www.c-span.org/video/?326745-1/hillary-clinton-community-meeting-florissant-missouri

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Black Americans Like Hillary Clinton More Than Any Other Candidate [View all] riversedge Aug 2015 OP

K&R. Great news! lunamagica Aug 2015 #1

Do they know that Hillary supports, and is supported by, the private prison industry Maedhros Aug 2015 #2

You mean the prison industry that Sanders helped enable with his vote in 1994? George II Aug 2015 #5

hmmmm 2pooped2pop Aug 2015 #29

his mistake in supporting the democratic "twofer" president that created the program magical thyme Aug 2015 #38

That bill had a lot of feminist issues on it. It included the Violence Against Women Act Turn CO Blue Aug 2015 #44

Thank you! yallerdawg Aug 2015 #125

does this issue that one this issue...they cancel each other out? Supersedeas Aug 2015 #225

she's also fond of trade deals, iirc magical thyme Aug 2015 #7

Well, as we've been lectured and lectured, economic issues are irrelevant to the black Maedhros Aug 2015 #23

sorry, I forgot. I keep looking at all the issues magical thyme Aug 2015 #27

No, no one knows anything about HRC. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #22

Okay, I'll bite: WHY do you support her over Bernie? passnobuck Aug 2015 #37

Well, I'm just like all of her other supporters ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #41

I always appreciate your posts all over DU passnobuck Aug 2015 #45

All I need to know... Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #98

Apologies ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #176

Well, I was interested in a serious response to the question. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #178

Your personality reminds me of Hillary. candelista Aug 2015 #229

FACTS .... POSITIVE WEBSITE. The TRUTH About Hillary Clinton trueblue2007 Aug 2015 #90

It takes one to know one. LI-voters don't know they are low information voters. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #97

I like to pretend that people who do not share my opinions are merely low information voters too. LanternWaste Aug 2015 #140

It's like this ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #179

Nice response. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #180

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #186

Calling everyone else low-'fo lovemydog Aug 2015 #226

Which is precisely why this should be titled: "Black Americans Recognize Hillary's Name" leveymg Aug 2015 #113

Could you be any more insulting toward a huge volting block? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #146

He doesn't get it that it's BS supporters who are doing the "smearing" in his name. Cha Aug 2015 #160

Same as every other demographic that currently makes up Hillary's measured support leveymg Aug 2015 #162

Yawn. ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #167

Nap time? Let's make sure you have your nook and a fresh Pamper and back to your crib. leveymg Aug 2015 #168

Wow! Racist much? NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #181

The racism is entirely on the part of those making unfounded smears leveymg Aug 2015 #188

"Cui bono," not "qui bono." candelista Aug 2015 #228

Pardon. Ignosces. Had more years of Spanish than Latin in school. leveymg Aug 2015 #230

So true. The GOP/Fox have been "running" HRC for president since before 2008. Apparently even here Hortensis Aug 2015 #115

frankly, there is name recognition, nostalgia for the 90's when it seemed roguevalley Aug 2015 #69

African-American voters are well informed voters Freddie Stubbs Aug 2015 #96

Then I would expect them to rally around Bernie, right? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #99

A majority of white Democrats refuse to rally around Bernie hack89 Aug 2015 #123

Exactly. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #129

So African-American voters agree with three-strikes laws, mandatory minimum sentences Maedhros Aug 2015 #158

things to keep in mind Supersedeas Aug 2015 #190

More than Ben Carson?! KamaAina Aug 2015 #3

That's addressed in the article, if you care to read it. George II Aug 2015 #6

Duh. n/t Dawgs Aug 2015 #4

Yes! Count me, my neighbors, my circle of friends & my family among them. No one else comes close. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #8

What is it? sulphurdunn Aug 2015 #18

Realism, competence and good judgement are my reasons.,, PosterChild Aug 2015 #82

Brain damage. name not needed Aug 2015 #94

"Brain damage"?! What kind of person says something so hurtful and mean spirited that has Cha Aug 2015 #128

This post survived a jury. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #131

"Brain damage" referred to the immediate topic of discussion: HRC. Hortensis Aug 2015 #164

Title of OP "Black Americans Like Hillary Clinton More Than Any Other Candidate" Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #177

Juror #2 should win some type of award Number23 Aug 2015 #182

Both! Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #185

I'd vote with juror #5. Some of us want to read actual issue discussions. Nt JudyM Aug 2015 #239

I teach high school, and I encourage my young students to not call each other brain damaged. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #240

I imagine your Fristian-style diagnosis will be given all the credibility it in fact, warrants. LanternWaste Aug 2015 #133

Excellent description, I doubt many here even know the significance of "Fristian-style". George II Aug 2015 #161

WTF? greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #148

Here's a toast to you "name not needed"... DonViejo Aug 2015 #155

WoW DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #156

Who does? ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #163

Yes, what is it? WHAT exactly makes you turn away from contenders like passnobuck Aug 2015 #46

Here's my reason, and if I separate "my emotions", I might as well vote for Ted Cruz. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #50

So you have nothing that is 2015, just one statement from 2011 where passnobuck Aug 2015 #53

You asked for my reason. I gave it. Don't need a lecture or a history lesson. Thanks anyhoo. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #56

SO rational thought and "history" is not something you want to deal with passnobuck Aug 2015 #62

Yeah, but BS is no Barack Obama. White liberals & libertarians can't get the nomination for BS. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #70

So, I'm guessing you have something against "white liberals and libertarians".... passnobuck Aug 2015 #75

"I gave up Ayn Rand for Bernie Sanders: How I grew up and traded libertarianism for a progressive.." Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #87

Just a comment.. I posted to you earlier about that BS wanting President Obama primaried.. Cha Aug 2015 #134

Is that not a scary ass notion? A bunch of Libertarians taking over the Democratic primary process? Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #169

he got a hide.. that's why he ran away.. he got booted because he insulted AA.. :( Cha Aug 2015 #172

That post is digusting. Glad it got a hide. Where the hell are they coming from? Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #173

I know.. their ignorance is showing.. they never Cha Aug 2015 #174

That special one month wonder will have to sign up under another name, now: freshwest Aug 2015 #227

Yeah, his choice of screenname was no accident. I hate Libertarians disguised as Liberals. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #232

He was angry, as were MOST dems, when PBO started talking about cutting SS whathehell Aug 2015 #201

BS can run against President Obama's legacy all he wants.. I welcome it.. him and his ignorant Cha Aug 2015 #223

Riiiiiight.. whathehell Aug 2015 #224

Bam. Boom. And Bam again. Number23 Aug 2015 #183

Looks like MIRT took out the trash. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #192

Oh, that makes my post redundant, then. Oh, and I enjoyed the 'emotion' part. I first met JAG. freshwest Aug 2015 #233

Barack Obama couldn't have been elected without white liberals.. whathehell Aug 2015 #202

Point is, they couldn't elect him alone, and they can't get BS the nomination alone either. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #234

That's your point? Mine is, you could hardly have elected whathehell Aug 2015 #235

It won't be alone, at least that's what the numbers say. "DU Liberals" are NOT the Democratic Party. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #236

Who are "DU Liberals"? whathehell Aug 2015 #237

Isn't something Sanders did a few years ago part of giftedgirl77 Aug 2015 #171

Just a thought-do you think riversedge Aug 2015 #80

He thinks he's "pushing her to the left". I wish he'd push the Senate to the left, at least he'd be Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #184

I will support whoever the Dem nominee is Frances Aug 2015 #9

+ 1 lunamagica Aug 2015 #13

Nice. Kingofalldems Aug 2015 #14

sorry,I dont believe anything the huff post says, just another anti Bernie ploy imo. litlbilly Aug 2015 #10

Makes sense, she's done more than any other candidate for them. George II Aug 2015 #11

What has she done for the black community? MelissaB Aug 2015 #12

Perhaps you can educate those of us who do not know, but want to find out. RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #20

She did vote to give many of the African Americans in the military the opportunity to see Iraq. n/t hughee99 Aug 2015 #34

not funny. I was looking for a legitimate explanation. n/t RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #88

And that is why the numbers aren't there for Sanders Gman Aug 2015 #15

and there goes the wet dream of cosmicone Aug 2015 #21

Are you implying that Bernie is a Socialist who would cause those things to happen? djean111 Aug 2015 #28

Sanders is not a socialist MyNameGoesHere Aug 2015 #40

Oh, I know that, but the poster I replied to does not seem to understand - unless it is some kind of djean111 Aug 2015 #43

Not a socialist?? Despite Sanders own words, many times: Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #61

He is a Democratic Socialist. djean111 Aug 2015 #72

I thought Bernie was going make America realize socialism isn't scary. SunSeeker Aug 2015 #92

You know, for people who are convinced Hillary is an absolute lock, her supporters djean111 Aug 2015 #93

He is a self-proclaimed socialist. You're the one calling that "nasty crap." SunSeeker Aug 2015 #141

I am laughing at the attempt to instill fear of government takeover. That's all. djean111 Aug 2015 #144

Nope, I'm just pointing out the fear of socialism that already exists, even among his supporters. SunSeeker Aug 2015 #149

Wait, why would people who vote for a self proclaimed socialist RichVRichV Aug 2015 #204

They fear the label. They know it is still a toxic label in the US. SunSeeker Aug 2015 #219

Who's saying that? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #220

See post 93. Not all Bernie supporters wear the socialist label proudly. nt SunSeeker Aug 2015 #221

Wait, what are you talking about? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #222

Bullshit -- he is an admitted democratic socialst whathehell Aug 2015 #203

I am an admitted elephant MyNameGoesHere Aug 2015 #215

Riiiight whathehell Aug 2015 #217

Thanks! eom MyNameGoesHere Aug 2015 #218

Only the people who harbor the wet dream I mentioned cosmicone Aug 2015 #47

And don't forget that the Nazis were socialists as well frylock Aug 2015 #60

Oh give me a fucking break! RichVRichV Aug 2015 #205

And if Bernie wins the nomination.... cosmicone Aug 2015 #206

Don't you know that all Democrats are socialists? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #207

Other democrats being called socialists is tuned out by people cosmicone Aug 2015 #208

The only people the socialist label is going to play negatively to RichVRichV Aug 2015 #209

This time, it is different .. now we have an avowed socialist cosmicone Aug 2015 #212

And how many Americans like being poor while the rich rake in the wealth? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #214

You hit almost every right-wing trope there.. frylock Aug 2015 #59

I think he is just getting started. n/t 2pooped2pop Aug 2015 #36

Have you seen the latest polls? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #100

The numbers favor Hillary, the trends favor Bernie. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #210

Yeah, too bad about the debate situation Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #216

Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #16

Not at all surprising. DCBob Aug 2015 #17

I hope that thought makes you feel better. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #102

Name ID ram2008 Aug 2015 #19

Why on earth is this in LBN? n/t DeadLetterOffice Aug 2015 #24

Name recognition... thomservo Aug 2015 #25

Theoretically, if he Bernie had 92% name recognition, Hillary would be buried. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #103

maybe they're into war? magical thyme Aug 2015 #26

Those are some scary people right there. n/t cpwm17 Aug 2015 #35

Holy crap! Art_from_Ark Aug 2015 #238

Well, gosh! So then Hillary supporters can stop trying to woo us Bernie supporters djean111 Aug 2015 #30

I do not want Joe Biden to Run DonCoquixote Aug 2015 #31

Hillary has two things going for her here: Blue_Tires Aug 2015 #32

Hillary supporters take note. SHE's Going to LOSE to Bernie Sanders! Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #104

Don't know what the eyeroll is for... Blue_Tires Aug 2015 #124

Didn't know you were black. But I did assume you were a HRC supporter by you comment. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #127

Good news! Hillary will win the black vote. NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #33

I would hope any Democrat could in the generals. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #77

You really think she'll win the entire 13%? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #105

lol Truprogressive85 Aug 2015 #39

"Older black peoples" know who you are. But why are you here? Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #51

huh ? Truprogressive85 Aug 2015 #57

Wow, this thread is getting more and more insulting towards AA voters. lunamagica Aug 2015 #42

Naturally. It is what DU has devolved into. nt BumRushDaShow Aug 2015 #48

It is not insulting if the comment is just plain silliness...as some are. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #49

Sometimes I think I have landed on brer cat Aug 2015 #52

I missed it - do you have a link? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #106

Yes, incredibly patronizing and demeaning. Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #132

That's all they know how to do.. but, one insulter got a hide for "then they must not be very Cha Aug 2015 #145

Now trending on DU. Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #165

I posted a question: do black voters agree with three-strikes laws, mandatory minimum sentencing, Maedhros Aug 2015 #191

"I'm trying to raise awareness" Thanks for proving my point lunamagica Aug 2015 #193

But I'm being told that institutional racism is the most important issue to the black community, Maedhros Aug 2015 #194

It's not my place to explain their motives, or question them. eom lunamagica Aug 2015 #195

It's called political analysis. Maedhros Aug 2015 #197

I'm aware - JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #241

It isn't simply the poster claiming many are unaware, it's the poll. RichVRichV Aug 2015 #213

At the worst HassleCat Aug 2015 #196

This message was self-deleted by its author irisblue Aug 2015 #198

Incredible how these Sanders people don't get it. Gman Aug 2015 #199

Pointing out laws passed that contributed directly to the plight of RichVRichV Aug 2015 #211

This could change. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2015 #54

And they can have her.. frylock Aug 2015 #55

White people are getting murdered "under President Obama's tenure" as well....why does he not Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #65

We have to wait for Bernie Sanders to wave his magic dictator sticks evidently. frylock Aug 2015 #71

So if all these attacks launched against Bernie are to educate him on black issues and move his RichVRichV Aug 2015 #78

That...does not even make any sense. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #84

Are you saying the blm protests weren't to bring Bernie on board with their cause? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #86

Apparently BLM thinks this is easy-peasy, and WHY haven't we done this before? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #107

What does BLM think is "an easy-peach problem"? Racial injustice? No, they do not! Where have you been? Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #108

Apparently they are pissed as Sanders for not solving their problems before he's even elected. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #110

Sorry, but your comments plainly show you have little idea what you are talking about. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #111

You don't know me - even if you think you do. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #116

I know you by your comments only, obviously..that supporter anger is what Bernie says is not good for anyone...and now we Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #118

Yes, I get angry when people lie. Sorry. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #120

You already wished me a "fucking nice day", I thought we were done, because I am having a nice day! Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #121

OK - have a great day! Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #126

Which black or white Hillary supporter would NOT support Bernie? passnobuck Aug 2015 #58

She's had a big lead among all demographics... MellowDem Aug 2015 #63

Thank you. People here need to stop believing that most voters, black, white, Hispanic, Nay Aug 2015 #138

It is a bit hard to understand why most AA voters support Hillary. DCBob Aug 2015 #64

Hillary has spent her life living in places which are very diverse Chicago, Arkansas, Washington DC lunamagica Aug 2015 #81

I find your statment odd. Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #109

Why do you twist my words? I never said moving away from PoC was the reason. eom lunamagica Aug 2015 #135

I did not twist you words. I was replying to this: Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #139

"Odd" as in "I don't understand" If I thought he did it just to get away from PoC lunamagica Aug 2015 #142

There are several reasons why he may have done that. Here is a NPR article: Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #154

Arkansas was not all that "diverse" when Hillary was First Lady of the state Art_from_Ark Aug 2015 #122

Continuity. Many of us are concerned that Obama's legacy be built upon, not destroyed. Personally, Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #89

Ironic That... WillyT Aug 2015 #66

Inaccurate more than ironic. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #68

What is inaccurate? Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #114

All opinions and personal attacks posing as "facts" all based on shaky premises...horrible analysis and repetitive. Fred Sanders Aug 2015 #117

LOL! Elmer S. E. Dump Aug 2015 #119

Hillary is a remarkable woman, don't get me wrong, I will vote for her if.. passnobuck Aug 2015 #67

Hillary will be fine. She's tough and a warrior. apnu Aug 2015 #170

posted to for later. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2015 #73

shouldn't the title include, "who haven't heard of Sanders"? nt alp227 Aug 2015 #74

Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #79

Perhaps AA voters don't want a confiscatory, anti-incentive system n/t cosmicone Aug 2015 #83

No shit, even after afam america figured out who Obama was it still Exultant Democracy Aug 2015 #152

Because Clintons sound sincere awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #76

Link to poll? fbc Aug 2015 #85

K & R SunSeeker Aug 2015 #91

She is 84% among Hispanics. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2015 #95

Too Bad That Her Real Masters Are Oligarchs, Corporations And Banks cantbeserious Aug 2015 #101

FWIW, HuffPost reported Sanders' numbers wrong; it's 23% favorable, 10% unfavorable so net is muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #112

of the 33% that know him a full third are "unfavorable: Sheepshank Aug 2015 #147

It'd be interesting to know the crosstabs for all the Democrats muriel_volestrangler Aug 2015 #150

Well, I guess that's it then. Nedsdag Aug 2015 #130

"Black Americans Like Hillary Clinton More Than Any Other Candidate" They're Smart! Cha Aug 2015 #136

Most AA & Hispanics TM99 Aug 2015 #137

Obama had the same problem this early in 2008 Exultant Democracy Aug 2015 #143

I think they are very fond of Bill. That might be one of the reasons for ladjf Aug 2015 #151

It's because she's married to an honorary black guy. candelista Aug 2015 #153

Lost in another thread, this is Clinton in Missouri with black community leaders...video.... Gloria Aug 2015 #157

Thanks for that, Gloria Cha Aug 2015 #159

K&R ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #166

The Clintons have always had close relations with AA. Beacool Aug 2015 #175

I disagree Luminousman Aug 2015 #187

Your anecdotal evidence aside, did you even read the o.p.? Oh, and welcome back. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2015 #189

This is important to anyone actually interested in winning in Nov. 16. ucrdem Aug 2015 #200

I'd be happy with Sanders or Clinton, though I think Mrs. Clinton has much more Global experience. Sunlei Aug 2015 #231