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16. From my point of view, any candidate but Turner. Her actions, along with others in 2016, helped

Tue Jun 29, 2021, 05:19 PM

Jun 2021

give us trump by encouraging people either not to vote for the Democratic nominee, or vote third party, and it did make a difference in 2016.

In every critical swing state, Hillary lost by less than 1%, and in those states Jill Stein got 1% of the vote.

As for whether Brown is transphobic, I have no idea, but here were her comments on her misgendering statements:

https://thebuckeyeflame.com/2021/05/28/ohio-congressional-candidate-repeatedly-misgenders-during-forum-issues-apology/

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Rep. James Clyburn is backing Shontel Brown in OH-11 race [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 OP

Because James Clyburn is a Democrat's Democrat. hlthe2b Jun 2021 #1

Absolutely correct... FarPoint Jun 2021 #28

Bingo grantcart Jun 2021 #36

Pretty sure Rep. Clyburn didn't appreciate being called "stupid" by Killer Mike while Turner agreed. PunkinPi Jul 2021 #62

Brown is widely viewed as a leading candidate in the Cleveland-area race LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #65

Of course, why would he back the person who compareed Joe Biden to a bowl of s**t, and refused JohnSJ Jun 2021 #2

a few prominent dems have endorsed the bowl of sh** concept by endorsing turner nt msongs Jun 2021 #3

I'm confounded by how many people find calling a candidate names worse than teansphobia ColinC Jun 2021 #5

Who on DU is making such a comparison? No one, and you are creating a false strawman JohnSJ Jun 2021 #13

One candidate is openly misgendering and spouting her transphobia. ColinC Jun 2021 #14

From my point of view, any candidate but Turner. Her actions, along with others in 2016, helped JohnSJ Jun 2021 #16

She didn't just misgender. She also described a transgender woman ColinC Jun 2021 #22

Cleveland Stonwall Democrats (who hosted the event) called it "misgendering". lapucelle Jun 2021 #34

There is no candidate "sprouting transphobia". lapucelle Jun 2021 #18

She apologized for a disqualifying mistake ColinC Jun 2021 #23

So it wasn't "transphobia" -- an irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against lapucelle Jun 2021 #25

A person makes a mistake, apologizes in a well meaning way mcar Jun 2021 #27

Undermining the Democratic Party and then crawling back when the new party you tried to start... W_HAMILTON Jun 2021 #30

I would say.. You Are Absolutely CORRECT! Cha Jun 2021 #44

Nina Turner makes Disqualifying statements Cha Jun 2021 #42

Not supporting the Democratic nominee twice in eight years is disqualifying in my book. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #47

One candidate unapologetically pals around with antisemites. OilemFirchen Jun 2021 #24

Plus misgendering (and apologizing afterwards) is not the same thing as transphobia. lapucelle Jun 2021 #15

Yup, and here is a link to what you are referring to JohnSJ Jun 2021 #17

Pouncing on a mistake, mischaracterizing it, and then amplifying the narrative lapucelle Jun 2021 #20

It is also a Nina Turner, David Sirota, and Briana Gray tactic JohnSJ Jun 2021 #26

Yes it is. Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #48

I had a post removed because I spoke poorly of Nina FarPoint Jun 2021 #32

Well said, thanks JohnSJ Jun 2021 #38

and I have nothing but disgust for them also JohnSJ Jun 2021 #12

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #41

Rofl.. Rt TY, LMPV!! Cha Jun 2021 #45

Clyburn is wonderful but wrong on this ColinC Jun 2021 #4

I want an actual member of the Democratic Party to be the nominee LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #8

I draw the line at transphobia. ColinC Jun 2021 #10

Brown's comment was not transphobic, as you know mcar Jun 2021 #29

I draw the line at deriding and backstabbing of the entire Democratic Party, including our President hlthe2b Jun 2021 #40

What does transphobia have to do with this? George II Jun 2021 #37

Rep Clyburn is NOT wrong.. you are. Cha Jun 2021 #46

You keep beating on that dead horse...as someone has already pointed out, at worst it was Demsrule86 Jun 2021 #51

Rep. James Clyburn is backing Shontel Brown in OH-11 race FelineOverlord Jun 2021 #6

Well that's disgusting.. TY, FO! Cha Jun 2021 #49

Continued loyalty and respect for our party will boost Shontel's chances. oasis Jun 2021 #7

I wonder if Killer Mike will respond with bitter invective. lapucelle Jun 2021 #9

Is this gonna be Nina Turner's version of the infamous... W_HAMILTON Jun 2021 #31

Absolutely! betsuni Jun 2021 #35

Poor thing is Projecting on to Rep Clyburn. Cha Jun 2021 #50

"And that criticism is with love, cause I'm going to still come to your state lapucelle Jun 2021 #54

Oh KM is a Gaslighting Fool.. Cha Jun 2021 #57

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #56

Excellent Me. Jun 2021 #11

Excerpt from the NY Times article: George II Jun 2021 #19

Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #43

Yeah.. Mahalo! Cha Jun 2021 #52

Clyburn will take down what's her name BootinUp Jun 2021 #21

Hahahahahaha! BlueLucy Jun 2021 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #39

Hi, LMPV.. I don't get this tweet.. ? Cha Jun 2021 #53

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #55

Oh that's Good! lol.. I'll Never Forget! Cha Jun 2021 #58

Clyburn is right on defund the police and is right on Shontel Brown LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #59

Congressman Clyburn is an inspiration LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #60

I received an email from Shontel Brown's campaign today that said... PunkinPi Jul 2021 #61

I hope that is this is correct LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #63

This makes me smile LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #64