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In reply to the discussion: Spin Off: I don't understand why folks question dedication to the Clinton's [View all]Jarqui
(10,145 posts)I don't think that's fair. Exception maybe but not the rule.
I suspect the majority of Sanders supporters would think (rightly so) that AA's owe Sanders nothing.
In my opinion, Sanders has been a better supporter of AA's than he's been given credit for in the media. It's blurred because he moved to a state for cheap land that was predominantly white so there were not many black issues in that state for a local politician. And blurred because he's also been supportive of other minorities or gays or women for their civil rights or causes. And he's been particularly supportive of those of any race having a tough time economically.
He's a good, honest man still fighting for what he's believed in for a long time.
He'd probably be the first to tell you AA's don't owe him a vote.
I think he would have really appreciated a better chance to earn AA's support. He's has a better case than he's given credit for. For whatever reason, he was rapidly dismissed and unfortunately, it just isn't in the cards.