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JustAnotherGen

(37,475 posts) Wed Dec 10, 2025, 09:16 AM Dec 10

Crockett and Mamdani - The Path Forward [View all]

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Can 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?

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Crockett and Mamdani - The Path Forward [View all] JustAnotherGen Dec 10 OP

That must be a rhetorical question biophile Dec 10 #1

I feel that too many people can't take female and black voices as seriously as any man's voice The Polack MSgt Dec 10 #2

Happy Holidays to you too! JustAnotherGen Dec 10 #4

Team Crockett here!!! mountain grammy Dec 10 #3

The influencers are out to destroy her as they did vice president Harris Keepthesoulalive Dec 10 #5

Ah - so it happened here too? JustAnotherGen Dec 10 #6

If you have a strong stomach Keepthesoulalive Dec 10 #7

I'm going to pass JustAnotherGen Monday #9

This has been a really bad weekend Keepthesoulalive Monday #10

I know why. She doesn't insult and demean black people and our culture. rogue emissary Dec 12 #8