Meanwhile, in the real world - as opposed to the world of punditry and pie fights - here's what's happening. A candidate running for president of the United States is successfully sharpening his message and broadening support for his candidacy. That's what the best candidates do.
Sanders more vocal on racial justice issues
Sanders is clearly aware he has limited name recognition in the African-American community. At the July 25 Southern Christian Leadership Conference meeting, he made sure to talk about his past efforts on behalf of civil rights.
He told attendees he participated in the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom as a young college student, was inspired to get involved in the civil rights movement by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and was arrested protesting public school segregation in Chicago. He highlighted King’s focus on racial discrimination and economic issues, and called for reforms such as investments in community policing, body cameras for police and programs to reduce poverty.
Since he spoke, people have called the SCLC wanting to know how to get in touch with his campaign, said Charles Steele Jr., president and CEO of the SCLC.
“His message is resonating with our people,” said Steele. “This was a message that we needed to hear.”