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20. No one is agitated by something that didn't happen.

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 01:58 PM

Feb 2016

We're yet again disappointed that Hillary supporters refuse to deal with facts.

The CBC did NOT endorse Hillary. The PAC did and without asking CBC members. Typical so far of her group endorsements. The people didn't pick her, the leadership/PACs did.

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Congressional Black Caucus backs Hillary Clinton [View all] riversedge Feb 2016 OP

is the cbc the same as the pac? 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #1

I'd bet on purposely misleading. jalan48 Feb 2016 #2

PAC only, no member input. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #4

Yeah, no member input. Funny, though, they're going out on the trail for her, pnwmom Feb 2016 #9

Who cares what the voters and members think? nt Bohemianwriter Feb 2016 #12

I can quote stuff too. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #13

No. The CBC’s PAC is led by 20 members. KeepItReal Feb 2016 #7

Rep. Keith Ellison, CBC member tweeted 7:47 am today the CBC PAC endorsed appalachiablue Feb 2016 #15

NO and YES generalchaos Feb 2016 #25

No. Purposely misleading. elleng Feb 2016 #34

Deceptive headline. CBC didn't endorse. Their PAC endorsed, without member input. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #3

Every member of the CBC, save four, have already publicly endorsed her frazzled Feb 2016 #8

So why the need for the deceptive headline then? AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #10

It's not deceptive. You're just confused. frazzled Feb 2016 #11

Politics is politics. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #14

Yes, Ellison is one of the 4 who didn't endorse frazzled Feb 2016 #16

A good number of the leadership of the Teamster's Union probably endorse Hillary. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #17

Not telling the truth is always a good one apparently. cui bono Feb 2016 #21

Oh, now that is alert worthy. frazzled Feb 2016 #23

I apologize for the comparison. I will edit it. But I didn't call you a Teabagger, I likened cui bono Feb 2016 #29

Everything I have posted is factual frazzled Feb 2016 #33

That's a totally different claim. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #45

There are a total of 46 members of the CBC frazzled Feb 2016 #49

I know that there are 46 members. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #50

And yet you just said it publicly. cui bono Feb 2016 #48

No one is agitated by something that didn't happen. cui bono Feb 2016 #20

They're agitated because they don't think black people can think for themselves with or without Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #24

Absolutely agree frazzled Feb 2016 #28

BOOM! MrWendel Feb 2016 #57

His fanatics are attacking me because they're upset with black voters being grown ups. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2016 #64

Members WERE asked, so you are wrong about that. And Dan Merica touts a Sanders avatar - riversedge Feb 2016 #22

Tell it to Rep. Ellison. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #27

So Keith Ellison is lying? n/t cui bono Feb 2016 #31

Sure is, and DUers who think it's 'swell' are off the mark. elleng Feb 2016 #35

Actually, it's "Congressional Black Caucus Super PAC" backs Hillary Clinton. Google is your friend. Gene Debs Feb 2016 #5

Right. Thanks. elleng Feb 2016 #36

No, it's not...nt SidDithers Feb 2016 #67

Read all about the endorsement here! Gene Debs Feb 2016 #6

More proof that HRC is more about appearance than substance Android3.14 Feb 2016 #18

No, actually they did not. cui bono Feb 2016 #19

Only the Super Pac.like the primary in general... pacs and corps for Hillary... people for Bernie boomer55 Feb 2016 #26

bad headline Duckhunter935 Feb 2016 #30

I notice that some folks are twisting themselves like pretzels to diminish this endorsement. Beacool Feb 2016 #32

That's essentially what they said at the announcment. Kurovski Feb 2016 #39

Democrats support Democrats. Sanders is not one in many people's eyes. Beacool Feb 2016 #42

His platform is remarkably progressive, and left of Hillary's positions, historically. AtheistCrusader Feb 2016 #56

I have to say, I find this comment of your's offensive..................................... turbinetree Feb 2016 #43

It's simple. Beacool Feb 2016 #46

Really.................................. turbinetree Feb 2016 #53

Breaking: Sanders questions Obama leadership (Politicio) Timishini Feb 2016 #37

Off topic. Bernin Feb 2016 #41

Please start your own topic. riversedge Feb 2016 #59

He was pretty offensive in his interview this morning - not surprising, though, considering... George II Feb 2016 #62

With all the respect I can muster: Fuck you, Congresspeople! Elmer S. E. Dump Feb 2016 #38

Why the insult, because they won't support a man who wasn't a Democrat until 5 minutes ago??? Beacool Feb 2016 #44

Will the Revolution be kicking them out of office? brooklynite Feb 2016 #47

Just more establishment Bernin Feb 2016 #40

Perhaps this might help. kstewart33 Feb 2016 #54

It's a bunch of lobbyists!!! fbc Feb 2016 #51

From John Lewis, the preeminent voice on civil rights... kstewart33 Feb 2016 #52

Someone alerted.. poor thing couldn't handle.. Cha Feb 2016 #55

This is... MrWendel Feb 2016 #58

Eyes rolling. riversedge Feb 2016 #60

Nice OP, rivers! Cha Feb 2016 #61

Wow... SidDithers Feb 2016 #66

This is a major endorsement Gothmog Feb 2016 #63

DU rec for all kinds of reasons...nt SidDithers Feb 2016 #65