Category Archives: Black Voters

Open Thread | The Democratic Party Convention is Over: Do You Have A Voting Plan?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by

The adorableness๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค— ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ#DemConvention pic.twitter.com/WY5NmDgfR1 — 2020 #DemConvention ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ (@DemConvention) August 21, 2020 Well, the Democratic Convention is over. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the team that we need to be in the White House come January 2021. Now, itโ€™s … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Joe Biden Chooses Senator Kamala Harris As His Running Mate

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

Biden answered the question of WHO?? Yesterday   A historic photo: @JoeBiden asking @KamalaHarris to join the ticket — taken just a few hours ago, from his home in Wilmington. Your next President and Vice President!! pic.twitter.com/vLNHxnvkb3 — Ronald Klain … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Icon Congressman John Lewis Dead at the Age of 80

Posted on July 18, 2020 by

So sad about this. Congressman John Lewis is dead at the age of 80.๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿ˜ข Thank you, Congressman. For all your work. For all you did for this country. You were a true American Hero.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™   The words of John Lewis … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Kanye Running for President?๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’

Posted on July 13, 2020 by

So, Kanye is running for President. UH HUH Lips so pursed.๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’ In case you donโ€™t see it, this is a stunt to help Dolt45. In 2020, there is no Jill Stein. So, Kanyeโ€™s trying to be the Jill Stein. This … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Political Food For Thought

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Came across this Twitter thread and thought they made good points.   Presidential candidates in 2024. Yes, I am doing this. You know when Sanders lost the election. Nov, 11, 2016. Sanders slammed " civil rights" as identity politics foreclosing … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Just Checking In With Some Political Commentary

Posted on May 20, 2020 by

I don’t really remember the first time that I came upon Marcus Johnson on Twitter. But, he was young, Black, and his droll commentary just cracked me up. Folks were all involved and upset about the Democratic Party Primary. He … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Some Words From Congressman James Clyburn

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

I don’t think that it’s an exaggeration that Rep. James Clyburn helped save Joe Biden’s campaign, and the Democratic Party when he endorsed the former Vice President right before the South Carolina Primary. hat tip – Balloon Juice Here is … Continue reading →

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So ..There Were Some Elections Yesterday..

Posted on March 11, 2020 by

Had some Elections…… I can’t believe the turnaround for Biden.๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—   Right now, Joe Biden is combining Bernie's 2016 margins in rural areas with Clinton's 2016 margins in suburban and urban areas. If this is replicated in the general election, … Continue reading →

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So…Super Tuesday Happened..๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค—

Posted on March 4, 2020 by

It seems as if Skeptical Brotha was prophetic:   A 31 point win for #Biden is a major victory. This signals to Blackfolks all throughout the South to come on home. #SCPrimary pic.twitter.com/C5RcFEtSGR — #KamalaForever ๐ŸŒˆ (@skepticalbrotha) March 1, 2020 … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | So, About That New Hampshire Primary

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

It has no business having a place of prominence, for a party that is majority Non-White. Period. New Hampshire is even more White than Iowa.๐Ÿ˜’๐Ÿ˜’ ย And, folks think that we don’t peep game. That we don’t see how the MSM … Continue reading →

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