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In reply to the discussion: I really like Gov. Whitmer, but ... We're looking at white privilege in real time [View all]Demsrule86
(68,735 posts)135. I agree.
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I really like Gov. Whitmer, but ... We're looking at white privilege in real time [View all]
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
OP
If too many people are "missing your point" then maybe there is something wrong with your point?
LisaL
Aug 2020
#9
Correct me if I'm wrong, but we don't stop black women from running for Governor
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#6
No, but I don't think its right to imply they're being blocked from holding the office
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#18
As long as your not implying that there's something wrong with giving her the credit she's earned ..
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#59
I have no problem with her getting credit for doing a great job as governor. She's earned it
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#64
Okay, well ... it was not clear to me that you were saying that the people who are bugging you
mr_lebowski
Aug 2020
#123
It's not "executive level experience" that's being touted. It's being a governor
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#133
I hope not...this is what the GOP want...Benghazi well you know the rest. Sure she
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#23
I'm sure Biden wouldn't pick her unless completely sure sonny is with the program
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#97
The issue is whether his loyalty to his mother is stronger than his attachment to Trump
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#160
Since I didn't call for Biden "to subjugate all other considerations to race"
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#58
I didn't say Biden would "actively betrayed black people if he chose a white workmate"
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#81
A black guy was the first Democrat to win two popular vote majorities in a row since FDR!
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2020
#79
No point in putting down other Democrats because you want things a certain way
SpaceNeedle
Aug 2020
#25
I am not a woman of color but I would be so disappointed if Biden does not choose a
CTyankee
Aug 2020
#33
I'm not saying that. I'm 100% pro BLM. And not diminishing it but saying all lives matter
Buckeyeblue
Aug 2020
#82
All of which is true. It is also true that Joe would be groundbreaking and inspiring to choose an
CTyankee
Aug 2020
#92
The bottom line is that there are no objective qualifications for the vice presidency
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#100
Exactly. He pledged to pick a woman, he didn't pledge that this woman has to be of a specific race.
LisaL
Aug 2020
#87
If it's not Demings, Rice, or Harris I am going to be profoundly disappointed.
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2020
#37
Well, it's not over and done yet. I am sure he is hearing from many, many other Democratic
CTyankee
Aug 2020
#45
The question is not who is qualified...all of Biden's people are qualified...the question is
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#57
And Joe worked successfully by the side of the first black man elected President.
CTyankee
Aug 2020
#88
I'm not "holding anything against" her or Biden. Just making a simple, but obviously uncomfortable
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#93
White Democrats did. We aren't going for the Republican all white vote are we?
boston bean
Aug 2020
#107
As I said, please feel free to not participate in this discussion if you have a problem with it
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#136
Translation: "Feel free to not participate if you disagree with MY correct opinion"
brooklynite
Aug 2020
#138
If you want to play "translator," you need to up your comprehension game
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#139
How does that make her more qualified to be a VP running mate than any of the other women?
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#131
She helps beat Trump...which we must do in order to govern. Val Demmings is the only
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#134
Do you think there are many voters in Michigan who won't vote for Biden but will vote for him
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#137
There are/have been black congresswomen, black female senators, black female CEOs.
SMC22307
Aug 2020
#142
Why do you think there have been no black female governors in American history?
StarfishSaver
Aug 2020
#146
Enlighten us. Especially since, like I said, there have been black female elected officlals...
SMC22307
Aug 2020
#148
Cori Bush was recently elected as the first black congresswoman in the state of Missouri
JonLP24
Aug 2020
#151