It's safe to say that so far our AA brothers and sisters

[redstateblues]

are saving our country. There's a long way to go but we should be thankful for them. They have lit the fire that is blazing tonight. Go Joe!!

[stonecutter357]

1. K&R

[NurseJackie]

60. Remember that one time when he had a rally in North Charleston, SC? BS can't even get AA and POC...

Remember that one time when he had a rally in North Charleston, SC? BS can't even get AA and POC to attend a rally at an historically BLACK church in a MAJORITY BLACK neighborhood, within a MAJORITY BLACK city.

I knew right then and there that it was OVER for Bernie Sanders!

His rally (although well-attended) had so LITTLE ethnic diversity that it looked like he could have been somewhere Vermont. In fact, based on the statistics, the demographics at that rally was even whiter than Vermont.

It's obvious that the AA and POC community are rejecting BS and the BS campaign. They did then, and they still do NOW. He can't make headway. He hasn't been able to refine and tune his message.

BS just doesn't connect with that community. The BS message just isn't resonating. When the AA voters don't even BOTHER to show up to a rally that's RIGHT THERE in their city, their neighborhood, their church facility... well that is a SERIOUS SNUB and COMPLETE REJECTION.

All I'm saying is, with such a humiliating rejection by the AA and POC communities, and without their vote, BS doesn't stand a chance.

Who is feeling the Bern? In North Charleston, it was a mostly-white crowd
https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/who-is-feeling-the-bern-in-north-charleston-it-was/article_851b29d6-471e-11e9-bc24-7f7b68686e53.html

[hlthe2b]

2. Once again.

[still_one]

10. That is for sure, and they need to be an important part of any Democratic administration

[richdj25]

44. You don't have to say

"they". How about simply going with "my AA compadres" the Dems have themselves one heck of a big tent.

[getagrip_already]

3. Here, HERE!!!

I'm not a minority nor a woman, but I applaud our poc and their dedication to country and party.

THANK-YOU.

[Old Terp]

5. Big Hug to go with Thanks

[aikoaiko]

4. Not so fast, redstateblues.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

6. Agreed

They have every reason to be angry, resentful, etc-and they respond by pulling our butts out of the fire. I can't say enough good things about our AA brothers and sisters-bless them!

[StarfishSaver]

36. The "If you don't cater to us we might just sit it out" crowd should take note

[drray23]

7. Absolutely 100 %.

Bernie and his campaign are railing against the "establishment" saying they were helping to support Biden.

Its utter bullshit.

Biden was struggling, had no money and as nichole wallace said on msnbc , would have been left like a roadkill on the side of the road if it had not been for Clyburn and the African American community coming in and lifting him up.

It was only at this stage post South Carolina that the more traditional Democrats started to endorse.

[onetexan]

8. HEAR! HEAR!

[Cha]

56. Absolutely started with James Clyburn's magnificent

endorsement in South Carolina and all the Brilliant GOTV there!

Pete and Amy took it from there... and Beto in Texas and POW!

And, I imagine when they see the % of POC who voted for Biden in all the states.. the % is High!

[patphil]

59. Don't forget John Lewis.

[NCProgressive]

9. We appreciate you brothers and sisters!

You guys came through.

[stillcool]

11. bitter-sweet

[DesertRat]

12. Charles Blow just posted this:

✔
@CharlesMBlow
Democrats of South Carolina, the majority of whom are black, look at your incredible power! Your votes changed the entire terrain of a presidential race.

Link to tweet

[W_HAMILTON]

16. Yesssssssssss!

[betsuni]

18. +1

[denem]

32. +1

[OldManTarHeel]

13. I Stand and Appreciate Our AA Brothers & Sisters . . In the End Tho

IMHO . . It was SC Representative Clyburn that ignited it all for VP Biden.

[Wounded Bear]

14. Starting to look like Joe is sweeping the South...

and black voters are definitely a key driving force.

[George II]

15. As they do every four years, or at least try. They're solid DEMOCRATS, thanks!

[BadgerMom]

22. Solid Americans.

[kimbutgar]

17. I laugh when I hear mf45 saying he's going to win the black vote

When the stuff he says has brought out so much racism against black, brown and now yellow people.

[Evolve Dammit]

19. Alcoholics Anonymous are saving us? They are a good group, for sure.

[Arthur_Frain]

33. Yeah they need to choose a different acronym.

Had to read halfway down to figure out what the hell we are talking about here.

[brush]

34. Why would you post that?

[Evolve Dammit]

62. I have never seen African Americans regarded as a 2 letter acronym before.

[brush]

63. new here?

[Evolve Dammit]

65. just like you were once. Must be DU speak. Been involved in politics since the 70's. Don't lecture.

[brush]

66. It's common here.

[mcar]

20. Once again

[BadgerMom]

21. Am always thankful to them.

[IluvPitties]

23. They know who's on their side!

Go Joe!

[grantcart]

24. Again and again and again

[nycbos]

25. Yes

They will save this country from Trump and the Democratic Party from Bernie Sanders.

[underthematrix]

26. Joe Biden is family. I know him and I trust him.

[handmade34]

27. I posted earlier and bears repeating...

props to our Black neighbors… you are saving us!!

Roxy to her daughter (in Hunters)… "I'm a black woman in America, baby. Superheroes ain't got nothing on me"

[iluvtennis]

28. AdAfrican American voters are very pragmatic. In 2016, they saw that Trump would be a disaster

and overwhelmingly voter against him. For 2020, they know that the "Burn it down Bernie" revolution is n ot the way to go at this point in time in the country and recognize that the practical way to go is an evolution/baby steps to do the healing of the trump disaster.

[R B Garr]

29. Agreed. It looks like they want their party and

country back, too.

[nocoincidences]

30. I am humbled by how hard our AA sisters work for this party.

I volunteered to do phone calling for the party in 2018 and most of the people I worked with were AA women.

I was awed, I have to say.

They were involved in party politics and knew the ins and outs and I was the pitiful old white newbie.

Thank the gods for them! We don't deserve their goodness.

[StarfishSaver]

39. These women are the "establishment" that some people are smearing.

[oasis]

31. Rep. Jim Clyburn will surely be honored at Joe's inaugural. nt

[marble falls]

35. Its getting done but this is just a beginning. Everybody's got to show up on Nov 3.

[relayerbob]

37. Yes and THANK YOU!!!!

[sarge43]

38. Deepest thanks. n/t

[calimary]

40. That's a totally fair statement.

One thing I’ve heard pundits say about African/American voters: they’re practical. That’s how I try to be whenever I vote.

Head-over-heart. Seems to me that’s the only voting strategy that makes sense. I don’t fall in love with politicians. That’s not what they’re for.

[Yavin4]

41. Won't be the first time.

And probably not the last.

[Skittles]

42. very thankful to them

[reACTIONary]

43. K&R The dem primary does not begin until...

... AAs vote.Nothing before that is particularly significant.

[The_REAL_Ecumenist]

45. Yes, we are. I am the niece & daughter of twin brothers who weren't able to vote until they left

Their home state of SOUTH CAROLINA becuz, as my uncle told me, he would have been lynched if he'd tried to vote, although the right to vote was already in place...SUMTER COUNTY. It has ALWAYS been pounded into my heart & head that the right to vote was earned by the blood, sweat & tears of mt ancestors. This was NOT centuries ago but as recently as the early 60's.

Our right to vote isn't even guaranteed as it has to be ratified EVERY 20 YEARS. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? We're pissed as hell & WON'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! If we have to do it ourselves, we'll chuck Citrus DeMango McAsshole out of OUR house by hands, with him kicking & screaming if necessary!!

[MFGsunny]

58. + 1000 n/t

[blaze]

64. Have you seen "Freedom on my Mind"

It's a documentary from 1994 that chronicles the Mississippi voter registration drive from 1961- 64 and includes footage from the time and interviews from 30 years later. It was on Turner Classic a few days ago and was one of the most compelling things I've ever watched.

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/75637/Freedom-on-My-Mind/

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/freedomonmymind

[heckles65]

46. I'm white and I have much more respect

for the African American electorate. They didn't give us the NRA's power, they didn't give us the Tea Party, and they didn't give us Trump.

[Dream Girl]

47. You're welcome.

[AlexSFCA]

48. they know what's at stake

you have all these justice dems even if they are latino and black, the racism in CA or CO is nowhere near what people experience in the South. If only they focused on beating trump instead of policies, it would be an easy decision. Presidents do not legislate, congress does - simple as that. All available data we have suggest Biden is by far better positioned to beat trump. It’s all we need to know. Had BS won the nomination in 2016, we wouldn’t even get popular vote.

[wryter2000]

49. Again

African Americans have always stood up for what is right. They've saved our asses once again.

[MontanaMama]

50. Again.

I thank Dems of color. I am grateful.

[still_one]

51. Yes

[LakeArenal]

52. No one can win without their support.

POC are why trump can’t win re-election.

[volstork]

53. They built this country, and they will save this country;

for centuries, our AA sisters and brothers have showed us the way in spite of the manner in which they have been treated by the powers that be.

May they continue to lead the way in bending the arc of history towards justice. I will gladly follow their lead.

[yuiyoshida]

54. Wouldn't it be amazing if People of color....

Black,Hispanic, Asians, came out in force and showed Donald Trump to the back door!

[Cha]

55. And, I have been for the longest time!

Mahalo, redstateblues!

to all who made this Happen! Starting with James Clyburn in South Carolina and all the magnificent GOTV!

[Tarheel_Dem]

57. We know Joe!

[LaMouffette]

61. There is a reason that Republicans try to discourage black people from voting . . .

and that is because after a history of slavery and subsequent generations of violence, abuse, and prejudice, African Americans have a highly attuned, built-in bullshit detector. I agree with you all the way, Redstateblues: Black America will save this nation from Trump and the GOP (Greedy Old Pricks).