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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: Booker is apparently trying to put sole blame on Biden for the 1994 crime bill. Big mistake. [View all]Cha
(295,926 posts)65. SO? These Black Leaders make Cory's tweet
look smaller than it already was.
Delaware African American leaders defend Biden
Smith and Latham slammed Bidens critics, saying they offer mischaracterizations of his record that are misguided and wrong.
"They seek to undermine Joe's campaign for president by incorrectly casting him as out of touch, culturally incompetent, and incapable of grasping the diversity and complexities of today. They also falsely distort the character and integrity of someone who has successfully dedicated his lifes work towards advancing civil rights and addressing systemic racism.
For decades Joe has been at the forefront of advancing and safeguarding equal rights and combating institutional racism, Smith and Latham wrote. Now, as he campaigns for the presidency, hes continuing to champion progressive policies in health care, education, criminal justice, climate change, and more, that all speak directly to the needs of black and brown people.
Mayor Keisha Bottom, Atlanta, George Strongly Supports Biden's Criminal Justice Plan
Link to tweet
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287210217
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Booker is apparently trying to put sole blame on Biden for the 1994 crime bill. Big mistake. [View all]
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
OP
I don't think placing the blame squarely on Biden is the issue--though that's asinine, too.
LincolnRossiter
Jul 2019
#3
I agree - Cory should not underestimate Biden. To be forewarned is to be forearmed.
Skya Rhen
Jul 2019
#48
It's a dog whistle-"our communities" and "You created this system. We'll dismantle it".
58Sunliner
Jul 2019
#8
I'm afraid this next debate will be a entire gang up against Biden. Which can also backfire
FloridaBlues
Jul 2019
#9
Again, all but two Democratic senators voted for the bill. 3/4 of the Democrats in the House voted
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#24
Apparently you didn't read my OP or check all the links including this one
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#29
The victims of the crimes that this bill got tough on were law abiding black residents trying to
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#36
You really think James Clyburn had a "let them kill each other" attitude? Please look at what
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#40
No. Misunderstanding. I am saying that many black communities perceived the lack of intervention
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#49
They are not running for president in 2020, perhaps that's relevant? But Biden is.
bluewater
Jul 2019
#20
There's another person running for president who voted for that bill. He seems immune to criticism.
George II
Jul 2019
#22
The fact is during the early 1990s there was a "law enforcement" clamoring in the country....
George II
Jul 2019
#39
Are you saying Biden did what people were "clamoring" for, so we should not criticize him now?
bluewater
Jul 2019
#41
So? He was echoing the sentiment of the country and the overwhelming majority of both houses.
George II
Jul 2019
#50
Are you saying Biden was a mirror of his constituency and should not be criticized now?
bluewater
Jul 2019
#57
Instead of going after Biden and pointing out his shortcomings from 40 yrs ago how about going
Cha
Jul 2019
#52
The 1994 Crime Bill was passed in the Senate by a vote of 95-4. Not "Biden's fault" at all.
George II
Jul 2019
#14
Only ONE of those 95 Senators is running for President in 2020, right? Biden.
bluewater
Jul 2019
#19
Held accountable for a bill that many in the black community wanted at the time? I remember
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#42
That was the 1993 Senate vote, before final passage. The House passed the bill in '93 by voice vote.
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#21
Thanks. The vote on the final bill that came out of the the conference was the same.
George II
Jul 2019
#34
Thanks for your research. If people are gonna criticize it, they need to read it. NT
emmaverybo
Jul 2019
#44
You're right about the incarceration trends starting in the 70s. I posted about that back in May:
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#38
I don't want our election to be about the past, because if it is, Russia and dump will win.
ecstatic
Jul 2019
#62