Think black people aren't voting for Trump? Guess again

[TomSea]

Think black people aren't voting for Trump? Guess again

So, imagine my surprise when over lunch recently, Saleem Khalil Vanderpump who belongs to all of those groups, told me he had every intention of voting Republican this fall.

I was, like, whaaat? Vanderpump, co-owner of the Bellargo Boutique in the 500 block of South Street, explained that he is a huge fan of the self-described billionaire.

I mean huge. He admires Trump's success as a businessman and has bought into the Republican candidate's campaign promise to "make America great again."

To him, Trump is the ultimate political outsider - a baller with swag who is married to a gorgeous ex-model and the visionary behind Trump Tower, other New York City skyscrapers and the fabulous Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Trump's proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the country; his having referred to Mexican immigrants as rapists; and the candidate's insulting remarks about a Mexican judge haven't swayed Vanderpump one bit.

Read More At: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/presidential/20160822_Think_black_people_aren_t_voting_for_Trump__Guess_again.html

I think Trump can get even more than the 14.6% number he currently has.

[aligncare]

I think Trump can get even more than the 14.6% number he currently has.

With over two months to go, there's plenty of time for black folk to mello to the idea of a non-PC, color blind candidate like Donald Trump.

[sinkspur]

With over two months to go, there's plenty of time for black folk to mello to the idea of a non-PC, color blind candidate like Donald Trump.

Trump Is In Fourth Place Among Black Voters

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trump-is-in-fourth-place-among-black-voters/

[bolobaby]

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adjective: gullible

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[libertybele]

You betch ya.  The 'Donald' will do anything; eating KFC with a knife and fork and hiring Diamond & Silk (the choo choo ladies). 


www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zAKvDWrnm0


www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRUSjiAthfg

[TomSea]

With over two months to go, there's plenty of time for black folk to mello to the idea of a non-PC, color blind candidate like Donald Trump.

Actually, he's enjoyed clear support for some time, the convention and talk radio show that but what has been in question is what do the numbers break down into.

Herman Cain, Ben Carson and others have been supportive of Trump if not Trump supporters from the get-go.

Though, you wouldn't know skin color was involved in the title, this talks about it.

This is Why Republicans Need to Stop Hating on Donald Trump.
http://thyblackman.com/2016/08/18/this-is-why-republicans-need-to-stop-hating-on-donald-trump/

[Wingnut]

With over two months to go, there's plenty of time for black folk to mello to the idea of a non-PC, color blind candidate like Donald Trump.

Sorry to harsh your mellow, but that's some crazy stuff you are smoking.

[Jazzhead]

With over two months to go, there's plenty of time for black folk to mello to the idea of a non-PC, color blind candidate like Donald Trump.

A campaign that focuses on economic growth and blue collar jobs can certainly appeal to African Americans.   The troubles that have afflicted the white and black working classes are similar, even though their champions are different.   It is well past time for Republicans to market themselves more effectively to African Americans.

I'll give credit where credit is due if Trump can successfully expand his populist appeal to African Americans.   But shouldn't he be acting now to repudiate the alt-right that's attached itself like barnacles to his campaign?