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2016 GOP nominee could get a third or more of AA vote
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:47 am
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:47 am
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Rand Paul: 2016 GOP nominee could get a third or more of black vote
By David Sherfinski
Friday, October 17, 2014
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, says the 2016 Republican presidential nominee could capture one-third or more of the black vote by pushing the right issues.
“If Republicans have a clue and do this and go out and ask every African-American for their vote, I think we can transform an election in one cycle,” the likely 2016 contender told Politico.
Mr. Paul has made overtures to the African-American community by recently meeting with black leaders in Ferguson, Missouri, for example, and helping Republicans open up minority outreach offices in various cities.
The senator said he doesn’t want to put a ceiling on a targeted percentage, but that by hitting on issues like school choice, criminal justice reform and the economy, there are voters out there who are at least open to being persuaded.
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Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:48 am to RollTide4Ever
The GOP will fight his nomination tooth and nail. They want the Romneys, McCains, etc.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:49 am to RollTide4Ever
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2016 GOP nominee could get a third or more of black vote
No fricking way.
I could see someone like Rand stealing a few %'s but even against the angry old white woman blacks will vote Dem at a 90%+ clip
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:50 am to RollTide4Ever
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2016 Republican presidential nominee could capture one-third
I don't have a study, but that shite would be wrong.
However, I do think he could peel off maybe 4-5%. If anyone can swing it so that they vote less than 90% in a block, then they've accomplished quite a lot.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:50 am to jamboybarry
I predicted 40% on this board a year ago.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:55 am to RollTide4Ever
Honestly, just 15% would have a huge impact.
That is why democrats are quick to brand republicans as racist, anti-gay, or at war with any number of single issue voters. They know they need to create animosity to win elections.
That is why democrats are quick to brand republicans as racist, anti-gay, or at war with any number of single issue voters. They know they need to create animosity to win elections.
This post was edited on 10/17/14 at 9:55 am
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:55 am to RollTide4Ever
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I predicted 40% on this board a year ago.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:56 am to RollTide4Ever
It would be an encouraging development for this country, but I think it's a pipedream. I'd say 12% might be the most that Paul could get. Maybe 15%, but that's a long way from 1/3.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:56 am to RollTide4Ever
I like this strategy. But anything north of 15% AA vote for Republicans will be a huge win.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:57 am to RollTide4Ever
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I predicted 40% on this board a year ago.
And it's just as ridiculous now as it was then.
If whoever the GOP nominee is could just get back to the demographics W. got in 2004, it would be quite an accomplishment.
Bush 2004:
11% AA
44% Hispanic
43% Asian
versus Romney 2012:
6% AA
27% Hispanic
26% Asian
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:57 am to RollTide4Ever
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there are voters out there who are at least open to being persuaded.
The biggest misconception of many Republican politicians is that 90% of Black folks are unpersuadable, despite the fact that Republicans like Jack Kemp, Arlen Specter, Mike Huckabee and Chris Christie have already dispelled this myth with their own success with Black voters.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:58 am to RollTide4Ever
How could the GOP not like Rand Paul?
Seems foolish not to give this guy a legit shot at their nomination. The more I find out about Rand Paul the more I like him. Hope he's sincere, and is willing to work with others. I'm tried of the normal politician that caters to whatever room they find themselves in.
Seems foolish not to give this guy a legit shot at their nomination. The more I find out about Rand Paul the more I like him. Hope he's sincere, and is willing to work with others. I'm tried of the normal politician that caters to whatever room they find themselves in.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:58 am to RollTide4Ever
If Rand gets the nomination, I could totally see him getting 25%
Posted on 10/17/14 at 9:59 am to RollTide4Ever
The only republican who could get 33% of black vote is a moderate black like Colin Powell
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:00 am to RollTide4Ever
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2016 GOP nominee could get a third or more of AA vote
is not really the same as
quote:
Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, says the 2016 Republican presidential nominee could capture one-third or more of the black vote by pushing the right issues.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:01 am to RollTide4Ever
Would you support Paul if he pulled a Thad Cochran and started recruiting Black folks to vote in the Republican primaries?
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:02 am to RollTide4Ever
Rand can get 15% of AA vote
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:03 am to trackfan
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Would you support Paul if he pulled a Thad Cochran and started recruiting Black folks to vote in the Republican primaries?
Absolutely
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:03 am to trackfan
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The biggest misconception of many Republican politicians is that 90% of Black folks are unpersuadable
Yeah, it's more like 80%. (Partially kidding)
Chris Christie's "resounding success" with AA voters was 20%.
Posted on 10/17/14 at 10:06 am to trackfan
quote:Well it's kinda hard not seeing it that way since they do vote over 90% for Dems.
The biggest misconception of many Republican politicians is that 90% of Black folks are unpersuadable,
In your opinion, what would a Republican candidate for president have to do to get a quarter or more of the black vote?
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