Topic: Primary Vote

Black Lives Matter issued a statement criticizing the Democratic Party for "anointing" Kamala Harris without a public primary vote. Speculation arises regarding Maryland Governor Wes Moore as a potential vice-presidential pick to create a "double black" ticket. This strategy is viewed as an attempt to shore up support among black male voters and balance the ticket's perceived gaps.

The intense MSNBC focus on Snoop Dogg is interpreted as a potential distraction or a political maneuver targeting the ADOS vote ahead of the South Carolina and Nevada primaries. Despite the Democratic Party previously embracing Snoop Dogg as a surrogate, his recent comments are viewed as a threat to established figures like Oprah Winfrey.

Joy Reid claimed on MSNBC that African American voters would shift their support to Michael Bloomberg following Joe Biden's decline in the New Hampshire primaries. This assertion is challenged by the fact that Bloomberg is widely associated with the controversial "stop and frisk" policy, which is expected to alienate black voters. Biden has moved his campaign focus to South Carolina, where he and Bloomberg are reportedly competing closely for the black demographic.

The discussion shifts to the central theme of the episode: the history and power of the black vote in America. Projections for the 2020 Democratic primaries suggest that one out of every four votes will be cast by black voters, marking a potential historical peak in influence. Moe argues that while black voters are often viewed as a monolith, there is a growing internal divide regarding political demands and the strategy of abstaining from voting.