Democratic socialists' next hurdle: Winning over Black voters
Bianca Flowers, Nolan D. McCaskill and Kat Stafford Reuters
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin expressed his acceptance of the presence of socialists within the Democratic Party. Martin tells Laura the party is unified and their success in swing, and even some red states include contributions from progressive leaders.
WASHINGTON — After a summer of victories for Democratic Socialists of America-aligned candidates, the movement faces a new test: whether it can win over Black voters, a constituency central to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of Congress in November.
Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon, member of the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigns for the U.S. Senate on March 27, in Stuart, Florida. Nixon won the Democratic primary on Aug. 18.
A vote today sign by the Black Voters Matter Fund is on display outside of precincts nine and ten at Owen Elementary School in Pontiac, Michigan, on Aug. 4.
Florida lawmaker Angie Nixon, member of the Democratic Socialists of America, campaigns for the U.S. Senate on March 27, in Stuart, Florida. Nixon won the Democratic primary on Aug. 18.
A vote today sign by the Black Voters Matter Fund is on display outside of precincts nine and ten at Owen Elementary School in Pontiac, Michigan, on Aug. 4.
