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Post in the Black American GroupCan someone explain to me how the same people who can't see a path forward for Rep Crockett - with her background, education, professional experience a tested as a member of the House of Representatives, were all in for Mamdani and are all in for Platner in Maine?
Mamdani is a Muslim and that demo makes about 10% in NYC.
In Texas, Black Americans make up about 13% of the population. Black women are 51% of that population.
Maine is . . . well - Maine.
I just need someone to explain why Crockett is perceived as 'lower' than Platner and Mamdani? Why? What's the difference?
biophile
(1,119 posts)We all know the difference
The Polack MSgt
(13,708 posts)And a black woman's voice is disregarded out of hand.
Rep. Crockett is my wife's hero, and she sends me clips and quotes from Ms. Crockett several times a week. My wife get's tepid responses when talking about Ms. Crockett to white friends, male or female.
You already know my opinion about why that is. Most people "know" that they are not racist, heavens no, but they never ponder just why their knees jerk the way they do.
BTW, Happy Holidays to you and yours, I hope all is well.
JustAnotherGen
(37,465 posts)Your wife and my husband. . .. He fan girls as much for his as he does Kamala.
mountain grammy
(28,575 posts)I think Talarico may drop out of the primary.. Solidarity baby!
Keepthesoulalive
(2,082 posts)I have no faith that America will vote to save herself because hate is her only emotion. I aint talking about black folks. They are so good with the hate propaganda, folks voted to deport themselves. She is qualified to help get this country back on her feet but these folks would rather starve or drown before they vote for an angry black woman. Someone on DU misquoted her and these folks threw a fit and called her names. This is a supposed liberal site . I will end it before I step over an imaginary line.
JustAnotherGen
(37,465 posts)Jesus Christ.
Keepthesoulalive
(2,082 posts)Try a du search with her name and the word dumbass. The thread might still be available.
JustAnotherGen
(37,465 posts)Here's why.
I'm an active Threader. Leftists - in particular White Leftists in Blue States are getting their asses handed to them over there.
Even Texas 'evangelicals' will like so and so better.
No - White and Latino Texas Evangelicals will not. They will vote for the Republican Candidate.
The win is in those non-voters in Texas - and there are MILLIONS of them.
Keepthesoulalive
(2,082 posts)I understand. We are better prepared for the influencers and the token allies. We will not be fooled again.