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UMTerp01

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Thu Oct 27, 2016, 06:09 PM Oct 2016

Divide between older Blacks and Black Millennials for Hillary [View all]

The threat to Trump is so great that you have most Black activists coming around, Deray McKesson probably being the most notable in recent days, but make no mistake, many Black millennials are not enthusiastic about this election. However, I don't know a single Black person over 35 who isn't voting for Hillary.

I spoke with a few who outright said I can't believe this is our f**king choice but its got to be Hillary . Millennial Blacks don't remember these "great Clinton years" and find a lack of authenticity with her. I personally am not looking for a late night host for a President. Obama has that rare gift of having such charm and humor and seriousness, but make no doubt that its the intelligence that made me vote for him. The personality is a great bonus, but its just that... a bonus.

Also important to note that Black millennials vote in greater numbers than their white counterparts which is why its key to get them to vote early and on election day, particularly in the battleground states. I know some don't like to do "identity politics" but when I see talk of millennial voters voting third party and some going Trump I wish they would break that down more. Make no mistake...Black millennials are NOT voting for Donald Trump.

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They will be the ones Stopped and Frisked FrenchieCat Oct 2016 #1
Go figure. Gman Oct 2016 #2
You tell 'em, Frenchie! Wilms Oct 2016 #3
Is that talking down.... FrenchieCat Oct 2016 #5
It was that "rely on everyone else" bit. Wilms Oct 2016 #6
Let's be clear FrenchieCat Oct 2016 #9
I don't agree with your first paragraph. Wilms Oct 2016 #10
There are many Young Black folks FrenchieCat Oct 2016 #11
I can't see the insult JustAnotherGen Oct 2016 #12
Did I miss something? Wilms Oct 2016 #14
African American Group - it's all fair game JustAnotherGen Oct 2016 #15
Seems like you and Frenchie are doing the schooling. Wilms Oct 2016 #16
I'd like to extend that 'self righteous' JustAnotherGen Oct 2016 #17
And the peers of them do what in response? Wilms Oct 2016 #18
young people never vote as much as older age groups JI7 Oct 2016 #7
The choice is pretty stark. The threat is great. kwassa Oct 2016 #8
You tell the truth JustAnotherGen Oct 2016 #13
I'm a black millennial and i am terrified forjusticethunders Nov 2016 #19
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