Democratic Primaries

rogue emissary

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23. I asked this question yesterday

Sun Oct 27, 2019, 02:12 PM

Oct 2019

Last edited Mon Oct 28, 2019, 01:45 PM - Edit history (1)

and haven't gotten a response.

I think it highlights how the media questions and centers white candidates as "us" and POC as "them".

When Biden was being smeared Kamala was one of the first to defend him because reporters asked her to respond to Donny's lies.

White candidates like Biden, Bernie, and Warren get that concern. The assumption that their fellow party members should stand up for them is a given.

Candidates of color like Kamala, Castro, and Booker don't get the same concern or expectation that their colleague would support them.

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

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Why are Democrats leaving Kamala Harris to stand alone? [View all] SidDithers Oct 2019 OP

It's a damn shame. beastie boy Oct 2019 #1

Because she can't break past 4% in the polls... Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #2

And Tulsi is polling at...? n/t namahage Oct 2019 #3

Precisely! That's why both of them are being left to stand alone - very poor showings in the polls. Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #11

That's institutional thinking, not a sign of a conscience. DemocracyMouse Oct 2019 #21

As an AA woman, the point you're trying to make escapes me. What does the candidates' race have to Skya Rhen Oct 2019 #24

+1 crickets Oct 2019 #25

Maybe they're trying to look 'moderate' so they'll do better in the primaries. nt redqueen Oct 2019 #4

Thanks for posting, Sid. I forgot to x-post from Kamala group. PunkinPi Oct 2019 #5

As a fan of Kamala Harris ... yuiyoshida Oct 2019 #31

It makes me sad as a Kamala supporter and as a democrat. nt PunkinPi Oct 2019 #32

Yup.... yuiyoshida Oct 2019 #33

The networks have give her next to no time mcar Oct 2019 #35

It totally sucks yuiyoshida Oct 2019 #39

I suspect I know why mcar Oct 2019 #41

Could it be because she is a very smart and savvy yuiyoshida Oct 2019 #42

That is my guess mcar Oct 2019 #44

Obama had it rough in the beginning yuiyoshida Oct 2019 #45

Good question. Turin_C3PO Oct 2019 #6

K&R MrsCoffee Oct 2019 #7

She's in the top five on my list 2naSalit Oct 2019 #8

Kamala Harris has always been in the top 3 on my list riversedge Oct 2019 #17

She's definitely 2naSalit Oct 2019 #18

Mine as well. And I'm suspicious as hell about Gabbard. calimary Oct 2019 #27

I was 2naSalit Oct 2019 #28

My theory customerserviceguy Oct 2019 #9

I had a similar thought redqueen Oct 2019 #12

I supported her through that first debate. Chemisse Oct 2019 #14

If that is the case, it is the most cynical of politics mcar Oct 2019 #36

I admire and respect Kamala. If she's the Democratic nominee she'll have my vote. I'm cynical abqtommy Oct 2019 #10

'I'm cynical enough to question the validity of the type of writing found in this op. Is it meant to Celerity Oct 2019 #29

This is all true mcar Oct 2019 #37

I watched the debate, 'scoffed in her face' is an inaccurate and loaded descriptive Celerity Oct 2019 #43

Thanks for posting this Sid. nt Andy823 Oct 2019 #13

IMO, she will make our country an excellent AG RainCaster Oct 2019 #15

Kamala Harris has been one of my top favorites from the beginning... northoftheborder Oct 2019 #16

I'd like to see Kamala remain in the race long enough to be chosen as a running mate FakeNoose Oct 2019 #19

Kamala was right to protest the award to Trump and the lockout of the students Jarqui Oct 2019 #20

so far she is not convincing prospective voters that she is worth voting for nt msongs Oct 2019 #22

I asked this question yesterday rogue emissary Oct 2019 #23

That's right mcar Oct 2019 #38

I really like Senator Harris and agree that she was amazing at this event Gothmog Oct 2019 #26

Alt headline: "Kamala Harris is having trouble standing on her own." NCLefty Oct 2019 #30

How about when she was one of the first to defend Biden mcar Oct 2019 #40

I would like the candidates to be asked this question mcar Oct 2019 #34

Kick. nt Andy823 Oct 2019 #46

You realize they are competing against her right? maximusveritas Oct 2019 #47