Clinton urged to spend money on getting out the black vote, to help Democrats in down-ballot races

Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 27, 2016
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Hillary Clinton speaks during an "African Americans For Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images

Clinton urged to spend money on getting out the black vote, to help Democrats in down-ballot races

Nancy Marshall-Genzer Oct 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton speaks during an "African Americans For Hillary" rally at Clark Atlanta University. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images
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How should Clinton spend her campaign money, now that her own race for the presidency is looking strong? Some are urging her to use it to get out the African-American vote, with an eye on electing Democrats in down-ballot races. But what kind of money does it take to get out the black vote, and how and where should the money be spent?

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