Why does Hillary do so poorly in the mid-west and west?

[Lizzie Poppet]

104. I don't think that (false) accusation of racism has much to do with it.

I wouldn't disrespect black voters by implying that they're stupid enough to fall for transparent horseshit like that.

I think a large part of Hillary's advantage with black voters is precisely because she is a far less progressive candidate. A lot of my fellow progressives make the mistake of assuming that because we share views on civil rights, black voters will thus embrace progressivism in general. That's a silly assumption.

Sure, some black voters are progressives, just like with every other racial demographic. But the millions of black Americans represent a huge range of political opinion...again, just like any other demographic. A not-insignificant number of these will be conservative-to-moderate in their politics...but unwilling to vote Republican, for obvious reasons. Who wants to support the candidates of a party that acts like it doesn't want you unless you're a high-profile black conservative?* So for these voters to look to Hillary Clinton, an obviously less-progressive candidate with a history of loyalty to civil rights reformers, makes perfect sense.

Do I think these voters would be well-served by prioritizing economic justice and re-considering Bernie as a candidate? Of course I do...that's my take on any non-1%'er. But I don't have any right to demand or expect that...only suggest it (and in a civil way).

* I want to mention just how tragically ironic is is that the party of Lincoln contains so many racists and that its political actions are often so harmful to black Americans. That is so messed up...it's pissing on that party's history.