#BernieLostMe Explains Why Black Voters Didn't Back Bernie Sanders

Black voters on Twitter explain why they didn’t support Bernie Sanders with #BernieLostMe

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Bernie Sanders continues forward on the campaign trail even though it looks like his opponent Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic presidential nominee. While Sanders has amassed a loyal following, he has notoriously failed to secure the support of many black voters. 

As the Democratic National Convention edges closer, Twitter users of all backgrounds have been using the hashtag #BernieLostMe to share their reservations about voting for the Vermont senator. But it's black voters specifically who have used it to vocalize why he lost their support. 

One of the main reasons had to do with the way his supporters tended to explain things to black voters. Bernie Bros in particular seemed to aggravate many voters, who felt they're being talked down to when things are "Berniesplained" to them. 

#BernieLostMe when his White privileged emos felt they had the right to "Whitesplain" to POC why they MUST vote for him.
Berniesplaining to Black voters not enamored with your candidate is also why #BernieLostMe

Despite the fact that Sanders says he's concerned about issues affecting the black community, one voter didn't appreciate the way he failed to fully pay attention to them.  

#BernieLostMe after refusing to specifically address blk issues and saying "its not just blacks" AT A BLACK EVENT

Other voters felt as though Sanders blamed certain regions or demographics for failing to get behind him instead of looking closer to home for an explanation. 

#BernieLostMe when he tried to sell the lie that "he marched with MLK" then called the Black South low info because we didn't buy it.
#BernieLostMe when he blamed everybody (Black voters, DNC,"rigged system",media)for his losses except his advisers Jeff Weaver, Tad Devine
#BernieLostMe when he blamed not doing well with black voters because the "poor don't vote."

Bernie supporter Tim Black, however, fired back by turning the hashtag on its head and pointing out the flaws in Sanders' opponent Hillary Clinton. 

#BernieLostMe because I only support politicians who carry hot sauce in their purses and call impoverished black teens Super Predators.
#BernieLostMe because I only like presidential candidates who have two open FBI investigations.

In fact, besides Black, many Sanders' supporters are using the hashtag #BernieLostMe to disparage other candidates and argue why Sanders is the best choice.

Sanders may have lost many black voters, but he still has a fan in Homer Simpson, who endorsed Sanders during The Simpsons live broadcast on May 15. 

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