article_snippet: At this stage of the game, many African-Americans may not be excited about a candidate Hillary Clinton in 2016.
article_snippet: However, with a charismatic Barack Obama no longer on the ballot, maintaining the same level of enthusiasm for any other candidate is a challenge.
article_snippet: Hillary Clinton will have to prove that Hillary Clinton can identify with this frustration and offer ideas for reform in local law enforcement.
article_snippet: This, rather than Hillary Clinton email account, is what concerns the black electorate.
article_snippet: Perhaps a populist, more down-to-earth challenger such as Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren or former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb could appeal to black and working-class voters, and unlike Hillary Clinton, would not have to fight the perception of living in a protective security bubble, or lacking core beliefs other than being in power.
article_snippet: It is safe to assume that if Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic nomination that Hillary Clinton will ultimately win the majority black vote in the general election, but that may not be enough.
article_snippet: Hillary Clinton can't assume Hillary Clinton'll inherit that same level of black voter enthusiasm.  
article_snippet: This means Hillary Clinton must fight for votes like anyone else: knock on doors, kiss babies, clap off beat at the AME church, and do whatever it takes.
highlights_snippet: The former secretary of state would need to woo African-American voters to turn out in big numbers for 2016 .
  