Sanders’ plan to punch through Clinton’s Southern firewall

[leftcoastmountains]

-Sanders plans to boost his numbers by financing a major grassroots campaign introducing himself to minority voters in the state.

“We’re hiring half the state of South Carolina. Unemployment will go down,” quipped a campaign official. “We’re going to mount a very strong grassroots campaign and have young African-Americans knocking on doors in African-American communities.”

If the experiment proves successful in South Carolina, the campaign will next target Georgia, which has a relatively young and educated black electorate.

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/254143-sanders-plan-to-punch-through-clintons-southern-firewall

[HassleCat]

1. I think younger voters are the key

Several years ago, many years ago, I was the head of the college Democratic organization. People of college age seem more receptive to candidates outside the mainstream. We did an appearance by Jesse Jackson, and it was a big success.

[ZM90]

2. Sounds like a good plan to me. n/t.

[aspirant]

3. With HRC

I don't think a punch is needed, maybe just a simple hug of truth.

[SoapBox]

4. Excellent.

Bernie has just barely begun in the Southern states...just wait until he really gets going.

[jwirr]

5. LOL "hired half the state." That means they only have

to reach the other half. Good plan.

[Catherina]

6. Feel the Bern. Seriously. He's got the students onboard and all the "fringe" activists

I expect great things.

[SHRED]

7. If the youth vote then Sanders wins

But that's a big "if".