Black Lives Matter Slams Democrats for 'Anointing' Kamala Harris Without Primary Vote

[Turd Fergusen]

WASHINGTON (TND) — Civil rights activist group Black Lives Matter (BLM) on Tuesday called for Democrats to host a virtual primary to determine who should receive the party’s nomination ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

Harris earned enough delegates Monday to win the Democratic nomination, according to the Associated Press. The publication stopped short of calling her the presumptive nominee, citing the potential for changes leading up to the convention.

The BLM press release noted, however, Democrats have alienated their voter base by not holding a primary to officially nominate Harris.

“Black Lives Matter demands that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) immediately host an informal, virtual snap primary across the country prior to the DNC convention in August. We call for the Rules Committee to create a process that allows for public participation in the nomination process, not just a nomination by party delegates.”

While the group noted “Joe Biden wasn’t our preferred candidate,” it pointed to the party’s “troubling” decisions to avoid giving its voters a voice, such as refusing to host debates, pushing out non-Biden candidates and having “bullied” Biden out of the race.

“Now, Democratic Party elites and billionaire donors are attempting to manipulate Black voters by anointing Kamala Harris and an unknown vice president as the new Democratic ticket without a primary vote by the public,” BLM wrote. “This blatant disregard for democratic principles is unacceptable.”

Black Lives Matter slams Democrats for 'anointing' Kamala Harris without primary vote

Harris earned enough delegates Monday to win the Democratic nomination, according to the Associated Press.

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[Symmachus]

I already said, more or less, what I thought on the Reuters/Ipsos poll thread, but... I gotta say, Black Lives Matter gets this issue 100% correct. Give credit where it's due!!

A "virtual snap primary" or equivalent is absolutely better than what the DNC are apparently currently doing. I know that it was already going to be a rush-job to replace Biden on the ticket; but even with that in mind, the Democrat party are still doing a horrible job.

So horrible, that I'm genuinely wondering if this is the WORST presidential bid in history by a dominant party.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I just have this EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROPAGANDA to drop off, and maybe I'll come around later to pick it back up.

 

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

Their point is valid.

 

[cubby]

 

[knockout]

BLM just looking out for themselves, figure they'll get something from the democrats to do an about face and endorse horse face

The incompetency level is at an all-time high in Washington. The media propped up this president, lied to the American people for three years, and then dumped him for our DEI vice president," Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.

 

[Blunderbuss Firozabad]

Common misconception about what primaries are.

You're not voting for a candidate in primaries, you are voting for delegates to the convention.

"The number of delegates awarded to each candidate in a primary or caucus is based on a complex set of rules. These rules vary by state, and are set by the political parties at both a national and state level."


Primaries didn't take place until 1972.
Were all elections prior to tthatall un-democratic?

 

[knockout]

Common misconception about what primaries are.

You're not voting for a candidate in primaries, you are voting for delegates to the convention.

"The number of delegates awarded to each candidate in a primary or caucus is based on a complex set of rules. These rules vary by state, and are set by the political parties at both a national and state level."


Primaries didn't take place until 1972.
Were all elections prior to tthatall un-democratic?

But since the rules changed, appointing is now un-democratic
Really reaching going to pre 1972 rules to condone this appointment by elites, instead of the people

 

[everjaded]

Though the message may be valid, BLM should not throw stones from their glass house, talking about troubling decisions and manipulation.

It would be nice if this clusterfuck of an election cycle (AND the last one for that matter) managed to effect some real, sweeping changes going forward. I for one would love to see the electoral college get done away with, for example, and let the people's votes actually count 1 for 1.

I'm sure there are a lot of other things that could be discussed and possibly implemented.... like, doing away with the lifetime terms for certain positions, age and competency considerations, etc. We've certainly been able to establish that there are faults in the current way of doing things that could be improved.

I think, or hope, that more people will get involved with the whole democratic process in this country, and start getting motivated to do more than complain about it online (like I'm currently doing).

But hell, what do I know, I'm just a childless cat lady, so I can't possibly care about the future of our nation.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Though the message may be valid, BLM should not throw stones from their glass house, talking about troubling decisions and manipulation.

It would be nice if this clusterfuck of an election cycle (AND the last one for that matter) managed to effect some real, sweeping changes going forward. I for one would love to see the electoral college get done away with, for example, and let the people's votes actually count 1 for 1.

I'm sure there are a lot of other things that could be discussed and possibly implemented.... like, doing away with the lifetime terms for certain positions, age and competency considerations, etc. We've certainly been able to establish that there are faults in the current way of doing things that could be improved.

I think, or hope, that more people will get involved with the whole democratic process in this country, and start getting motivated to do more than complain about it online (like I'm currently doing).

But hell, what do I know, I'm just a childless cat lady, so I can't possibly care about the future of our nation.

You know you can be a mother too to many chidlren to count and too many cats to count too - I can;t forget the dog that thinks it's a cat.

 

[everjaded]

You know you can be a mother too to many chidlren to count and too many cats to count too - I can;t forget the dog that thinks it's a cat.

We're almost at too many to count lol. 12 cats, 2 dogs, and every time we leave the house I cross my fingers that we don't find more to add to the collection lol. I swear we are being unfairly targeted by the cat distribution system!

 

[knockout]

The electoral college is there so all states have a say, otherwise New York and Commifornica would destroy the country.
The couple most populous out of touch states shouldn't be able to make the laws for the other 48
Term and age limits are needed, also no multiple political pensions. Politicians being self serving, it will never happen. Politicians are so corrupt and self serving, they only increase their power, never relinquish and they all have each other's back