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5. I think it'll give FOX viewers something other than her ethnicity to talk about

Thu Mar 14, 2019, 09:35 AM

Mar 2019

...I'm trying to remember if there was ever an election decided against someone for their stance on reparations.

But I can't. Not because I've looked for it, but because I really don't buy into the boogaboo about it, and I'm too bored to read through reams of the rest of the crazy on the internet.

It's funny how some use republican objections, even rabid right-wing droolery, to argue against the electability of our Democratic candidates. It's unimpressive, I'll say that about it.

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

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Kamala Harris makes news on NPR's Morning Edition [View all] bigtree Mar 2019 OP

That should take some pressure off trump if Senator Harris wins the general election still_one Mar 2019 #1

splurff!! bigtree Mar 2019 #4

Long overdue. It's important to stake out real position in such a crowded field. n/t chimpymustgo Mar 2019 #2

She won't have to worry about being President if reparations are on her agenda Renew Deal Mar 2019 #3

I think it'll give FOX viewers something other than her ethnicity to talk about bigtree Mar 2019 #5

No major candidate and certainly no nominee has supported reparations Renew Deal Mar 2019 #6

it has popular support in the black community. Marist says 68% bigtree Mar 2019 #7

Popular positions cannot be enacted if you can't get elected Renew Deal Mar 2019 #10

hence paying attention to what our most reliable voters are saying in our primaries bigtree Mar 2019 #12

Universal, populist messages win elections. Reparations are about as popular rich donors. NacLeeFF Mar 2019 #38

Tom Perriello did very well in a VA gov primary, with several very rich, out of state donors. ehrnst Mar 2019 #51

Candidates with rich donors can win more easily than those supporting reparations. thesquanderer Mar 2019 #53

Did you mean to reply to the poster I replied to? (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #54

no, it was a reply to your response to that poster. (n/t) thesquanderer Mar 2019 #56

I didn't say anything about reparations being unpopular or popular. (nt) ehrnst Mar 2019 #57

Context... thesquanderer Mar 2019 #59

Yes, just a misunderstanding of what I was talking about. ehrnst Mar 2019 #60

How about universal public health care, job guarantee, debt-free college, Social Security protection NacLeeFF Mar 2019 #35

I'm certain that's the type of thing Sen. Harris is proposing/supporting. bigtree Mar 2019 #36

Those are Democratic Party pillars. Any Democratic Candidate will need to run on those ehrnst Mar 2019 #50

Not to worry... Bernie's got that covered, along with even more progressive agenda items... InAbLuEsTaTe Mar 2019 #52

Amazing how Caucasians.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #13

It's the political reality in this country Renew Deal Mar 2019 #16

Actually... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #19

Find a poll where reparations are at 50%+ support amongst all voters Renew Deal Mar 2019 #23

there are myriad examples and representations of what reparations encompass bigtree Mar 2019 #28

So..... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #39

It always has been Renew Deal Mar 2019 #42

So Reparations for the Descendants of Slaves... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #44

I'm still waiting for those poll numbers that support your point Renew Deal Mar 2019 #45

Go Google It... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #46

I'll take that as an acknowledgement Renew Deal Mar 2019 #49

This Caucasian does... whathehell Mar 2019 #18

Yet.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #20

It was wrong on more than one level.. whathehell Mar 2019 #25

Again.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #40

What "fact"?...To what do you refer? whathehell Mar 2019 #63

I find myself intrigued... tonedevil Mar 2019 #27

That can be worked out...It's only fair, given what whathehell Mar 2019 #30

What was given to Native Americans? /nt tonedevil Mar 2019 #31

Casinos. whathehell Mar 2019 #32

Native American Casinos... tonedevil Mar 2019 #37

Well, since you asked..... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #41

Yes, but that sovereignty was not always recognized, whathehell Mar 2019 #64

If you mean the US... tonedevil Mar 2019 #65

The tribal lands themselves were given to Native Americans. thesquanderer Mar 2019 #55

It is my most fervent hope... tonedevil Mar 2019 #67

First, copy pasting is an amazing thing isn't it.... LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #43

I think the biggest obstacle might be the word "reparations" itself. thesquanderer Mar 2019 #58

Exactly!!! LovingA2andMI Mar 2019 #61

Millennials and Gen Z disagree with you Politicub Mar 2019 #22

Actually, it proves my point Renew Deal Mar 2019 #24

Isn't doing the right thing important, too? Politicub Mar 2019 #26

re: "If we don't correct this injustice now, when will it be time?" thesquanderer Mar 2019 #62

She's always been passionate about abolishing the dp. MoonRiver Mar 2019 #8

I really like her ! donkeypoofed Mar 2019 #9

I think she will do just fine nt Andy823 Mar 2019 #17

I agree with Senator Harris on the death penalty N/T ZeroSomeBrains Mar 2019 #11

That should not be a controversial position JohnnyRingo Mar 2019 #14

It shouldn't be, yet, here we are. SKKY Mar 2019 #66

That's great, and very brave. She just moved up a notch in my "ratings". George II Mar 2019 #15

I like these positions. With so many great candidates, I'm still undecided. However, I am leaning a -Steph- Mar 2019 #21

Well, maybe treason, let's wait on the Mueller report. Funtatlaguy Mar 2019 #29

not even the Rosenburgs were executed for treason bigtree Mar 2019 #33

I love Biden, Buttigieg, and Beto too, but Kamala has it all for me. Maru Kitteh Mar 2019 #34

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2019 #47

That's subtle. ehrnst Mar 2019 #48