Democratic Primaries

jmbar2

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18. African Americans have incessantly pushed us to live up to the promise of our democracy

Wed Apr 8, 2020, 10:05 PM

Apr 2020

...even when anyone else would have lost heart.

The more I learn about their contributions to our nation and our democracy, the more indebted I feel. Thank you so much.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all the African American voters across the country who.. [View all] Cha Apr 2020 OP

Thanks, Cha. sheshe2 Apr 2020 #1

This is who Joe Biden and we owe.. what do they Cha Apr 2020 #6

A say in the Vice Presidential candidate pic, as Cong. Lewis said straight up. Works for me. nt Hekate Apr 2020 #30

I agree, Hekate.. Definitely.. Cha Apr 2020 #33

That's the truth of it. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #2

Yes, and Stalwart Supporter of Joe Biden, Chris D Cha Apr 2020 #12

Well said Cha still_one Apr 2020 #3

I'm so glad I saw this Tweet of Chris D Jackson's.. it's Cha Apr 2020 #22

+++ still_one Apr 2020 #24

Cha, thank you. jrthin Apr 2020 #4

You're Welcome, jrthink.. Cha Apr 2020 #28

As the legal advisor to a black organization, I was impressed how the leadership, empedocles Apr 2020 #5

They're so brilliant and I've appreciated the POC Cha Apr 2020 #36

Yes! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #7

Mahalo, SheltieLover! Cha Apr 2020 #38

Black voters saved our democracy. BlueLucy Apr 2020 #8

Well, t'was one of US who was the 1st to DIE for it, Crispus Attucks, in Boston almost 300 yrs ago The_REAL_Ecumenist Apr 2020 #19

Yes they Did.. once again! Cha Apr 2020 #39

K & R...for truth...nt Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #9

Mahalo, Wounded Bear! Cha Apr 2020 #45

K&R. iluvtennis Apr 2020 #10

Mahalo, iluvtennis! Cha Apr 2020 #50

In our caucus, friends and family had counted their chickens before they hatched ffr Apr 2020 #11

Yes, Joe was a "goner" according to the Cha Apr 2020 #16

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This! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2020 #13

Mahalo, Bob! So agree! Cha Apr 2020 #47

Awww. We know Joe and Joe knows us. writes3000 Apr 2020 #14

yes... That's how it started.. Cha Apr 2020 #51

K&R. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #15

Mahalo, Dem2theMax! Cha Apr 2020 #52

Cha, how are you doing? Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #53

I know.. I remember.. you were so helpful! Cha Apr 2020 #54

I'm glad you bought enough food so you can take a break. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #57

And, Earthquakes, too.. just to shake things up a bit.. Cha Apr 2020 #59

Yes, we always need the rain. For once we are above average. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #60

Aww.. Mahalo for the candle, Dem.. Cha Apr 2020 #62

Well, he better fucking win. Lucky Luciano Apr 2020 #17

Well.. That's Understood. Biden is the Best Candidate. Cha Apr 2020 #49

African Americans have incessantly pushed us to live up to the promise of our democracy jmbar2 Apr 2020 #18

Same here, jmbar.. Well Said! Cha Apr 2020 #65

AAs saved the Democratic party from being hijacked DenverJared Apr 2020 #20

They most certainly DID! And we owe them Cha Apr 2020 #67

A very grateful Kick. Guilded Lilly Apr 2020 #21

K&R! Thanks for posting this, Cha! I agree completely. highplainsdem Apr 2020 #23

You're Welcome, hpd! Thank You! Cha Apr 2020 #25

aww . . . ucrdem Apr 2020 #26

Thanks for posting this, Cha. brer cat Apr 2020 #27

Great post. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #29

Yes, indeed. Thanks Cha for this OP. Hekate Apr 2020 #31

Kudos to all the AA heroes... those that wear capes, and those that don't! Thekaspervote Apr 2020 #32

K&R MustLoveBeagles Apr 2020 #34

K&r! Politicub Apr 2020 #35

So if he loses... TCJ70 Apr 2020 #40

That's a silly attitude. What don't understand about Cha Apr 2020 #41

No it's not. TCJ70 Apr 2020 #42

Yes, it is. Cha Apr 2020 #44

An S.C. Dem primary for the history books. oasis Apr 2020 #43

Yes, and Beyond, oasis! Cha Apr 2020 #56

Second that!! onetexan Apr 2020 #46

K&R! R B Garr Apr 2020 #48

K&R, thank you for posting, Cha! PunkinPi Apr 2020 #55

Again and again, the backbone of the party Hav Apr 2020 #58

Amen Soph0571 Apr 2020 #61

K&R! nt TexasTowelie Apr 2020 #63

Thanks and you're welcome! Proud to have voted for Biden (by mail!) in Washington... nt Blasphemer Apr 2020 #64

When the media declared Joe's campaign dead, you said "wait a minute, we haven't had our say." Gothmog Apr 2020 #66