Why We’re Segregated on Super Tuesday and How It Helps Explain Trump

IT GETS WORSE

Trumpkins beware: Racially segregated, partisan Super Tuesday victories will not translate to general election wins.

Published Mar. 1 2016 10:00AM EST

articles/2016/03/01/why-we-re-segregated-on-super-tuesday-and-how-it-helps-explain-trump/160229-avlon-super-tuesday-diversity-tease_nmrkjb — Chris Keane/Reuters

The most segregated place in American politics just might be a partisan primary.

The massive racial disparities in voter turnout between Republicans and Democrats help explain how Donald Trump seems to be insulting his way to the nomination.

John Avlon

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Why We’re Segregated on Super Tuesday and How It Helps Explain Trump

Trumpkins beware: Racially segregated, partisan Super Tuesday victories will not translate to general election wins.

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John Avlon