2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I think I have a good understanding of why Hillary lost, but what I still don't get [View all]NoGoodNamesLeft
(2,056 posts)I am a white working class voter. I voted for Clinton. I'm an Independent, though, and although I have not voted for a Republican since Sarah Palin crawled out of whatever shit hole she emerged from...the Democrats WILL lose me if they don't start including me too. I don't want to deport anyone, have muslim, black and hispanic friends and neighbors and my family includes blacks, hispanics and LGBTs. I have stuck up for minorities my entire life, and I'm over 50.
So tell me...how long do you feel entitled to my loyal support before you give a shit about the economy and jobs that I care about and impacts me? I've supported and voted for causes for all minorities. And what happens when people like me point out that they want Democrats to work for them too? They get called a fucking racist.
It's bullshit. If you want me on your team and to support things that matter to you then you better be prepared to show me the same consideration. If you can't do that then why should I stay on your team?