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Karine Jean-Pierre Prepares To Make Political History!

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Friday is an important day for Washington, for The White House — and for Karine Jean-Pierre.

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In less than 24 hours from this publication, Karine Jean-Pierre will make history as the first Black and first openly LGBTQ person to serve as the new White House press secretary. 

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Outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki welcomes Jean-Pierre

African-Americans and members of the gay community have been cheering with pride and glee ever since President Biden announced that Ms. Jean-Pierre was chosen to replace outgoing press secretary Jen Psaki.

“I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will serve as the next White House Press Secretary,” the president said in a statement.

“Karine not only brings the experience, talent and integrity needed for this difficult job, but she will continue to lead the way in communicating about the work of the Biden-Harris Administration on behalf of the American people. Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration,” he added.

Upon news that Ms. Jean-Pierre would become the new press “face” of the Biden administration, several (mostly conservative) publications questioned if the incoming press secretary could be fair and impartial in her duties. The concerns are based on information that Jean-Pierre is in a long-term domestic partnership with prominent CNN political reporter Suzanne Malveaux — and that the pair share a 7-year-old daughter.

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Karine Jean-Pierre and partner, Suzanne Malveaux

However, judging by the motley crew of questionable “press secretaries” Donald Trump trotted out on a regular basis, the Haitian-born Jean-Pierre should be a breath of fresh air to America.

So, congratulations to the new White House press secretary — and congratulations to President Joe Biden for making AND keeping his promise to promote more Black women into the top and most visible ranks of government.

“Most of all, I want to say that every word of this book was written with love for my partner, Suzanne Malveaux, and our daughter, Soleil Malveaux Jean-Pierre. You are my life.”

– from the 2019 memoir, “Moving Forward” by Karine Jean-Pierre

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Truthiz1

Umm…I guess I’m about to get my “Black” and “Gay” card pulled because frankly, I’m not so sure this a wise move right now for Pres. Biden and the Dems.

Not because she isn’t qualified (experienced, informed, articulate). Karine Jean-Pierre absolutely IS all that and more!

But I’m concerned about the “timing” of it. As they say, depending on the situation at hand, “Timing is everything.”

Just as Repubs tend to be so hateful towards all “Others”, in particular the LGBTQ community, I think the Dems are going too far in catering to the LGBTQ community and they risk turning off a lot of voters (conservatives, independents, even some liberals) who would otherwise vote “Dem.”

Last edited 2 years ago by Truthiz1
Mr.BD

Hey Truth my friend I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. I do not see them pushing a gay woman down our throat to be press secretary. I just see them giving us somebody qualified that just so happens to be gay. Until I read this story I had forgot she was gay. I also did not know she was in a relationship with Susanne Malveau on Cnn either and did not know that lady was gay. It would be one thing if they were promoting a gay person. But the media is the one hyping that up not Biden. If she is a good press secretary it should not matter if she is gay or whatever. Long as she is not pushing that every time she is on the mic I do not see a problem.

Truthiz1

I hear you BD and believe me, I hope most people see it as you do…and will vote Dem.

But time and time again, Dems have underestimated the voting strength of the opposition, especially when they’re angry! They’re angry all the time and they show up and Vote in real numbers!

Remember – it took Joe Biden at age 78 – “the Oldest president to take the oath of office” – to keep Trump from being reelected despite ALL of Trump’s madness while in the White House. It was a solid win but not by as wide a margin as many people would have thought.

Last edited 2 years ago by Truthiz1
Truthiz1

I think I may have shared this personal info before…

I’m not “openly gay” but I’m not in the “closet” either. People in “my world” know that I’m gay even at my church. But I’m a private person who is comfortable in my own skin. I don’t subscribe to anyone’s agenda but my own.

And I’m fortunate to live in a day and time when one can even be “Openly gay” and (in most cases) NOT fear for your life.

However, I’m also a Realist. People don’t like feeling that something is being shoved down their throats, especially when it comes to “normalizing homosexuality.” The battles in Florida, for example, highlight how going to the extremes on the “Left” can be just as bad as going to the extremes on the “Right.”

Last edited 2 years ago by Truthiz1
Mr.BD

The Repubs need to worry about their own and all the right wing Trump nut jobs they are letting take over their party. And stay out our business.

Truthiz1

Now BD, you know better..lol. That ain’t gonna happen!

They’re not going to “stay out our business”…smh!

Truthiz1

But on a positive note – and DJ, please forgive me, maybe I should’ve started with this…lol

I have seen/heard Karine many times since about 2008 and I did NOT know, until a few months ago, that she’s gay! And I certainly didn’t know she’s been in a long-term relationship with Susanne Malveaux (didn’t know Suzanne is gay). AND they have a 7 y/o daughter together!?!

Wow!

Maybe I should have my “Gay” card pulled!?!…Lol

Last edited 2 years ago by Truthiz1
Mr.BD

It is hot as blazes in Chicago today. Thankfully I get to work from home this morning. First I want to say congratulations to Karine. I am wishing her all the luck in this new position.

Truthiz1

And don’t be bragging about you being able to work “from home” today…Lol.

It’s beautiful weather here today. In my new position I work from my office on average 3 days a week and today is one of those days…smh…lol.

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