Tag Archives: Democratic Party

Open Thread | The Ohio-11 Special Election

Posted on August 4, 2021 by rikyrah

Congratulations to Shontel Brown, who has defeated Nina Turner in the Democratic Party Primary to replace Marcia Fudge, who became Secretary of HUD. Shontel Brown wins Ohio Democratic primary in show of establishment strength https://t.co/jjPvvkEStl — VOTE SHONTEL BROWN FOR … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | The future of the Democratic Party is Stacey Abrams

Posted on March 8, 2019 by rikyrah

I can’t help myself- I am absolutely a fan of Stacey Abrams. Unapologetically a fan. I definitely hope that she runs in 2020. This country needs someone like her in political leadership in this country. She has the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Stacey Abrams: State of the Union Address

Posted on February 6, 2019 by rikyrah

Honored tonight to be wearing a token of white along with @HouseDemWomen and in support of women’s representation, rights and freedoms #AbramsAddress pic.twitter.com/wfIOOkZO4v — Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) February 6, 2019 Georgia Congress Woman Stacey Abrams made history last night (FEBRUARY … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Are Berniebots on the DNC Attempting to Change the Rules to Suppress the Black Vote?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by rikyrah

Found at the following twitter thread: Armando‏ @armandodkos Are Bernie delegates on Dem Unity Commission and Rules Committee proposing a radical change to delegate selection process for Pres. Noms? /1 I fear they are. And their proposals would gut the … Continue reading →

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Videos | 2017 Democratic National Committee Chair Election

Posted on February 25, 2017 by rikyrah

Moments after accepting DNC chairmanship, Tom Perez appoints Keith Ellison as deputy chair https://t.co/8xQ3jFbuUC https://t.co/ssmo8q3GRu — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) February 25, 2017 How the election work & Who are the candidates

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President Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton| Open Thread

Posted on June 9, 2016 by rikyrah

Well, you tried , Mr. President. Now it’s back to business as usual. Who wrote this nonsense. Was it so hard to read that teleprompter, Mr. President? Joe, “IT’S A BIG FUCKING DEAL” knows what the outcome of this game’s … Continue reading →

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Videos | The TRUE Realities of the Republican Party

Posted on May 4, 2016 by rikyrah

Two instructive videos for your perusal, folks! RACISM & WHITE SUMPREMACY REIGNS in AMERICA. And don’t be snookered by the GOP as the dead party. The Democratic Party feeds into the same realities, in wanting to MAINTAIN THE STATUS QUO. … Continue reading →

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Democratic Presidential Debate

Posted on October 13, 2015 by rikyrah

*SIGH*  Here we go, folks!

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President Obama’s Remarks at the House Democratic Issues Retreat

Posted on January 29, 2015 by rikyrah

President addresses the House Democrats at their annual retreat. Watch it here. and here http://www.c-span.org/video/?324074-1/president-obama-remarks-house-democratic-issues-conference    

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Video | House VOTES to Defund the Affordable Care Act or Threaten Government Shutdown: Vote 230 -189

Posted on September 20, 2013 by rikyrah

House votes to fund government and defund the AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, which is the LAW of the LAND 230-189. A victory of American people?  GTFOH John Boehner! Nancy Pelosi Condemns House measure defunding Obamacare Like I’ve been saying this vote … Continue reading →

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