How many black politicians have asked for Bernie Sanders' help and he then refused them?

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Stumping or otherwise? Even legislatively?

[emulatorloo]

1. If anyone is claiming that they are misguided or worse.

Is anyone claiming that on DU?

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2. There is a few things at play here.

One, I think Bernie may not have a relationship with the black community and its leaders. I am assuming that's the case. I may be wrong. But if I am right then I think this is a fundamental issue for his campaign. Not saying he is antithetical to their causes but just that he hasn't been "in the loop" and thus he is not necessarily seen as a natural ally.

Given this may be the case it would explain why he doesn't poll well right now with the AA community. This is also why I don't think it has anything to do with BLM as I don't think the BLM really represents the AA community like we sort of imply it does here on DU.

Two, there is an insinuation in another thread that Bernie has not supported AA politicians. Which makes me wonder "has anyone really asked for his help". Thus the question in my OP.

Three, I think it is worthwhile to be fair to each other about the difference between Bernie just not being a part of the AA community and its issues and him being antithetical to them.

The "white supremacist" smear is where I think the BLM and others on that side have been unfair to Bernie.

However it may be just fair to say he has not been involved and can't expect to reap political benefits.

We do all need "friends" and having "political friends" that is one area where I think the Clintons are quite good with and I don't mean that in a cynical manner.

You do need political friends and sadly I feel Sanders may not have many.

Not fair considering his spouse was never President but I think that might be the case.

I still believe in his message though and I believe in him as much as I know about him so far.

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3. DURec on this response alone.

I don't know if what you wrote is true or not. However, the post is worded so reasonably I feel that it should be supported so others might respond.

Keep it up. We need more reasonable entries on all sides this season. There is altogether too much vitriol around here.

My best to you.

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4. tyvm. I have some good moments. :)

[madfloridian]

5. You are not going to have political friends when you are fighting the very system.

Time for change. I'm with Bernie.

[emulatorloo]

6. Thank you for the long response.

I have to admit I don't know about Bernie's personal relationships in the Senate/House. Only know that I admire the heck out of him and his record.