Remember the What?: The CBC's Support of Clinton

Thursday, February 11, 2016

The CBC's Support of Clinton

In the Texas Tribune's article, Congressional Black Democrats Unload on Bernie Sanders, all four black Texas Democrats in Congress vouched for Hillary Clinton as her antagonistic campaign against Bernie Sanders grows stronger. These four Democrats are a part of the Congressional Black Caucus, a powerful bloc and political action committee. Marc Veasey, Congressional Black Caucus member of Fort Worth, listed his official reason for sponsoring Clinton and stating Sanders being “wrong on the issue of health care.” This is all happening while John Lewis, a Democrat from Georgia, claiming that Bernie Sanders as a "false revolutionary who lacks strong ties to the black community." Clinton has enlisted the help of many black Democratic congressmen and therefore has a better access to black constituencies.

Article: http://www.texastribune.org/2016/02/11/african-american-democrats-unload-sanders/

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As most other people in the class, I am enrolled in the course because it is a requirement. That does not mean I will treat it as such, because there is a lot to learn about local government that I personally have neglected in my many years of living in Texas. Growing up in such a liberal city, I have identified to a more libertarian mindset on politics. My beliefs lie along the idea that the government should not have a say in personal choices, especially if they do not intrude upon the rights of others. Having recently achieved voting age, campaigns have become more relevant as I finally have a say in them, and the current 2016 election is one I cannot miss. I would like to learn the trivia and tidbits about Texas Government, how to ensure my voice is heard and know when politicians are purposefully overlooking their duties. And finally, I didn't do too well on the quizzes in class, as football and local trivia just wasn't too high on my list of interests.