What?!? In a candidate forum with the South Carolina Senate race contenders, Senator Lindsey Graham has said he did not believe there was systemic racism in his state, insisting young black people would be safe, “as long as they're conservative.” Graham made the comment during what was initially going to be another head-to-head debate on Friday with…
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MS-Sen: The Lincoln Project Jumps In To Boost Mike Espy's (D) Senate Campaign
Some big news out of Mississippi: The Lincoln Project, a group of Republicans opposed to President Trump, plans to support Democratic Mississippi U.S. Senate candidate Mike Espy against incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the final month of a race that has otherwise seen scant national attention or outside spending. “We’re going in there,” said…
These Black Voices for Trump folks look really, really white to me
Maybe I need to take better care of my eyes — aside from the daily self-administered glaucoma treatments — but damn if these Black Voices for Trump folks don’t look lily white to me. x Today is the opening of the 'Black voices for Trump' office in Tallahassee. Do you notice anything strange? Look closely. pic.twitter.com/A7stxfSgLm— RacerxJax…
Beto O'Rourke Launches GOTV Events Focused On Black Voter Turn Out In Texas
Received this e-mail from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered by People: Today, we're excited to share one of our most expansive efforts yet. Powered by People is joining the Texas Democratic Party and the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats to reach out and contact every Black voter in Texas through…
KY-Sen: Slate, “Do Not Call John Lewis a 'Hero' if You Stood in His Way”
Joe Anderson at Slate Magazine has a great piece where he trashes Republicans like Kevin McCarthy, Brian Kemp and the Cato Institute for praising Rep. John Lewis (D. GA) as a hero while constantly blocking his legacy on voting rights. But Anderson really singles out the biggest obstructionist to Lewis’ legacy while praising him as…
NC-Sen: NC's Chief Voter Suppression Architect Is Now Feeling The Heat On Expanding Vote By Mail
As Democrats continue to push for national vote-by-mail, especially while our country is going through a pandemic, Republicans of course find themselves in quite a pickle. Vote-by-mail would make it easier for their constituents to vote, despite Trump’s lies about vote-by-mail leading to mass voter fraud. However, it would make it easier for Democratic voters…
New EPIC-MRA Poll Has Joe Biden Crushing Trump In Michigan 53-41
Some very good news today out of Michigan: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden doubled his lead over President Trump in the battleground state of Michigan, according to a new poll. Biden leads Trump by 12 points, with 53 percent support compared to Trump’s 41 percent, according to a EPIC-MRA poll reported by The Detroit Free Press on Sunday. Biden’s lead…
Congressional Black Caucus PAC, LCV, J-Street & Emgage All Endorse Joe Biden For President
Some big news today for Joe Biden’s campaign. First, this is a big endorsement: The Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid on Monday, further cementing his support among the nation’s influential black political leadership. The political action committee’s unanimous endorsement came on the heels of several key nods of support among caucus…
Pro-Trump group handing out cash to black voters
Why would anyone need to do this when Donald Trump has already promised he’d get 95 percent of the black vote the second time around? Are they trying to ratchet that number up to 99 percent? Politico: Allies of Donald Trump have begun holding events in black communities where organizers lavish praise on the president…
Buttigieg's White Iowan Supporters Can't Understand Why He Is Not Attracting Black Support.
I’m a very flawed man who doesn’t understand a lot of things, but I feel a little better about myself after reading this Buzzfeed article on Buttigieg’s white Iowan supporters failure to understand why he isn’t doing better with black Democratic voters. DES MOINES — The white voters who come to Pete Buttigieg's rallies just…
Spin Or Signs Of Things To Come? From The Hill: Warren Shows Signs of Broadening Her Base.
I have to preface this diary as “nine percent” guy (Warren supporter who has made up his mind already), but I wanted to share this view from The Hill about Elizabeth Warren: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) appears to be growing her share of support from black voters, who have been slow to warm to her campaign….
NC-Sen: Thom Tillis (R) Really Wants This Vote-Suppressor-In-Chief To Become A Lifetime Judge
Here’s another crucial fight to protect the right to vote: The Senate postponed to next week the confirmation vote on Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr to be a federal judge in the Eastern District of North Carolina. The vote was scheduled for noon Thursday, but shortly after 11 a.m. it was moved due to the absence…