Comments on: Black Governor Candidates Could Take 3 States

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:30:08 +0000

Don’t know how I missed THIS bit of news last night(?)…but I’m on it now….lol

“Democrats Just Nominated A Woman Of Color To Run Boston’s Criminal Justice System”

And if she wins in Nov. “she would become the first woman of color to lead Boston’s criminal justice system as top prosecutor in Suffolk County.”

Rachael Rollins, a former prosecutor and the first person of color to be general counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, defeated four other candidates in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Boston’s Suffolk County district attorney seat.

Rollins will now face independent candidate Michael Maloney, who has worked as a defense attorney, in the Nov. general election. There were no candidates in the Republican primary. If Rollins wins in November, [….]

Source: HuffPost

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:40:48 +0000

Breaking, Tues. night at 9:30 PM (EST)

RE; Ayanna Pressley

Apparently, she has decisively defeated Michael Capuano, a 10 term Dem Congressman in Boston.

“Incumbent US Rep. Michael Capuano of Massachusetts concedes defeat to his Democratic primary challenger, Ayanna Pressley” – WashPost

H/T: Rachel Maddow on MSNBC

By: Mr.BD

Mr.BD — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:53:59 +0000

I am so glad you did this story today. Each one of them has a real shot at winning. I am happy because they could make history but they could remake the Dam party too. This is the future of the party and even if they lose I think all of them have a political future coming. If Stacey Abrams wins Georgia I am going to have to breakdance though.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:07:44 +0000

DJ asked: “Should Republicans be concerned?”

Yes. and so too should establishment Dems because clearly more and more credible Black candidates are stepping up, stepping out and daring to pursue higher offices at local, state and federal levels, with leadership positions within the Dem hierarchy soon to come. The status quo (mostly) baby-boomer, power structure of BOTH political parties has done NOT much in the past 25-30 yrs beyond taking care of themselves, their families and friends (as they all feed at the public trough) in some way, shape or form.

The Repub party may be considerably more brazen about it but Dem voters shouldn’t kid themselves. Both parties have continually PLAYED Us (the American people) for fools..and We allowed them to so that’s on Us. Now look at the mess we’re in.

If there is genuinely going to be positive Change, in America, then WE the majority of the American People must DO our part to make it happen. Get informed …..and Vote.

By: Truthiz1

Truthiz1 — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:21:16 +0000

Thanks DJ. I was hoping you’d cover credible Black candidates running in the midterm elections. Two of the three candidates you mentioned were already on my list – Stacey Abrams and Andrew Gillum.

Also on my list is Ayanna Pressley- “first woman of Color to serve in the 100-year history of the Boston City seeking election to the U.S. House to represent Massachusetts District 7.”

All three, IMO, have a compelling bio. All three have run for, and won, their respective political offices. And that is incredibly important to me, especially these days. Which is why I can’t quite get behind supporting Ben Jealous. I prefer young, candidates with fresh faces/voices AND actual Experience in governing.