How it works, States involved, and is it worth it for Black voters to show up?
Super Tuesday is one of the most critical dates in the political calendar, as 14 States cast their ballot for the Democratic Presidential nominee. Here is a quick breakdown of how Super Tuesday works.
Who’s in?
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Tulsi Gabbard, and Michael Bloomberg.
Fight for Delegates
Unlike local or even national elections, the Democratic Primaries are not based on the number of votes, but the number of delegates a candidate can get.
There are almost 4,000 delegates up for grabs with the first nominee to reach 1,991 winning the democratic nomination. Nearly a third of the delegates will be decided on Tuesday.
Which States will be voting?
There are a total of 14 States that will be voting on Tuesday, with five having a significant Black voting bloc. Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Texas.
States to watch?
North Carolina, Texas and California have the most delegates, with California having a third of the total number of delegates on Tuesday. California will also be vital as it has a sizeable non-Hispanic population. Historically, Hispanics tend to vote the same as the White majority.
The Black Vote?
Black baby boomers will most likely vote for Biden, as they associate him with the Obama administration. Black Gen Xers and millennials will probably stay home, as none of the nominees have offered any specific tangibles to the Black community. If that demographic does vote, they most likely will go with Sanders. However, those voters will be few and far between.
What it all means.
Expect at least two of the candidates folding their campaigns as a result of lacklustre performance and throwing their support behind one of the surviving candidates. However, the entire Primary may be an exercise in futility, as it will be near impossible to beat the Republicans. Black voters are the backbone of the Democratic Party. However, Democrats have refused to offer tangibles in exchange for their vote.
