I live in Sacramento, California. I became aware of Kamala Harris when she ran for (and won) the office of Attorney General of California. I also voted for her for Senate in the primary and general elections. I am 3-0 when it comes to voting for her. Perhaps I’m her good luck charm?
I ran across this tweet from Charles Blow and replied (128 characters or less).
My answer was concise and truthful but not 100% complete. I have history, a backstory, if you will.
I am one of the original “nasty women”. I voted for Hillary in 2008 (yes, I was a member of the original PUMA but voted for Obama) and 2016 (twice). This wasn’t me “voting with my vagina”. It was me voting for the most qualified candidate on the ballot. I donated. I purchased swag (and wore it proudly). After our loss in November 2016, I told myself that we couldn’t afford to run a female candidate. We had to run a white male if we were going to take back our house. I remember a conversation I had with a white, male friend where I told him, “I don’t think a woman can win.” His reply? “One already did.” That was like a giant light going off inside my head. Yes. She. Did!
That light going off in my head didn’t immediately dispel all doubts. I admit I still had moments where I wondered if Kamala could win. I remember the pain I felt watching the returns come in for Hillary. I felt like I had “let her down”. So, this campaign season, I have pledged to “up my game”. I will do everything I can to make sure it doesn’t take another 240 years to hear the words Madam President. I do this for Kamala. I do this for Hillary. I do this for the young girls who have never been told that they could be President one day. I do this for all of us who have waited too long for equality. I do this for me.
Newpioneer told a beautiful story of “Why Kamala”. You can read it here. We cannot vote scared. We need to vote for the one who speaks to our heart and shares our dreams and passions. We need to vote for the one who is kind hearted, empathetic, hardworking, and truthful. We need to vote for the one who believes in, and speaks up for, women’s rights, immigration rights, and LGBTQ rights. We need to vote for the one who follows the law, upholds the constitution, and will lead by example. We need to vote for the one we want.
For me that is Kamala Harris, For the People.
nycstray (thanks for sharing) brought this article to my attention. Kamala is on it. Both of these brothers are a 100% genetic match.
Iowa tweets
Miscellaneous tweets and stories from this weekend and past week.
There are about 70 million reasons to support Kamala Harris for President!
Newpioneer has rounded up some highlights of her sponsored legislation here.
snowman3 has rounded up some more legislative highlights here.
Want to know more about her positions and plans? Her policy page is Our America.
Or go straight to an issue: quality, affordable health care for all, economic justice,raising teacher pay, combating the climate crisis, criminal justice reform, action on gun violence, a fair and just immigration system, LGBTQ+ equality, government for the people, debt-free college and student debt, gender equality, American leadership at home and abroad, and fighting for racial justice.
Upcoming Events
June 9-10: Kamala Harris will make her fourth trip to Iowa on June 9 and 10, her campaign announced Wednesday.
The U.S. senator from California, one of more than 20 candidates vying for the 2020 Democratic nomination, plans to host a rally at the Cedar Rapids DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on June 9.
The rally is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. at the downtown hotel and is open to the public.
June 14-15: On Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, Senator Kamala Harris will return to Nevada to hold campaign events and meet with voters. Harris will speak at the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 33rd Annual Conference in Las Vegas on Friday along with other events to be announced.
June 18: Kamala will hold a Reception in Midtown NYC! Check your email and RSVP. Limited tickets available starting at $100, more details closer to event.
June 26-27: The first debates will be held in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast live on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo.
July 30-31: The second debates will be held on July 30th and 31st in Detroit, Michigan, and will be broadcast live on CNN
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Next week’s schedule
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Group Guidelines
The Kamala2020 community group has been created to positively support Senator Kamala Harris, and not to engage in negativity towards other Democrats running in the 2020 primaries.
All should be made to feel welcomed here. What’s not welcomed here is petty bickering over any of our preferred candidates, or personal attacks on fellow Democrats. We’re not responsible for the actions of others who may offend, insult or attempt to sow discord and disunity — that’s on them.
What we are responsible for are our own words and actions — that’s 100% on us.
I’d like to ask all group members, as well as those dropping by who support or are interested in Kamala’s bid for the nomination, that we not respond to negativity from other campaign’s supporters with even more negativity. Let’s do better than our best and respond with respect, humor or try to hold our peace. Recipes and cat pics work, too 😃
Doing no harm costs us nothing... pie-fights will cost us everything.