“They just need some manners”: South Carolinians say Democrats’ outreach leaves much to be desired.
Sen. Bernie Sanders , second from left, holds a town hall meeting April 18 at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Spartanburg, S.C. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. Cleve R. Wootson Jr. National political reporter covering the 2020 presidential campaign. Email Bio Follow May 3 It was a big day for Sen.
In a testament to that community’s importance, at least two presidential candidates — former vice president Joe Biden and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg — are heading to South Carolina this weekend. Biden remains popular with many black voters, while some have expressed reservations about Buttigieg, but the visits are an important moment for both.
But as the candidates crisscross the state, some have exhibited a clumsiness and lack of sophistication that’s leaving black voters underwhelmed. This weekend could provide an early indication of whether Biden’s entry will clarify this landscape or muddy it. But for others, the lack of attention to detail is a sign that the candidates’ concerns about black voters will evaporate after Election Day. That’s been a recurring complaint of African American leaders, and some worry that — for all Democrats’ emphasis this campaign on inclusion and diversity — the basic dynamic remains unchanged.
He added, “I expect them to make mistakes. But the question is: Will they make the same mistakes over and over again?” People close to the Harris campaign say they plan to make a formal outreach to AKA as the campaign unfolds. Still, the landscape is complex and fluid, especially at this stage of the campaign. The black vote is hardly a monolith and could split among several candidates, especially with so many to choose from this time. In addition, some of the pastors and politicians who have long been power brokers in the state are being challenged by a new generation of younger activists who are more apt to communicate in chat rooms than church halls.
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