When it comes to politics, and picking a political party or candidate, does race matter? Or, is it more a question of the candidates feelings on the subject of race? Should it matter what color we are ? Shouldn’t the idea of we are all part of the human race supersede any notion of dividing us because of race ? I do realize that demographics come into play. People living in an inner city may face problems or challenges that perhaps people in the suburbs may take for granted or, not even have to deal with at all. Things like, good quality schools, clean and safe neighborhoods, poverty, crime, even quality child care. So, does someone of color vote differently than say, someone who is Caucasian??? Typically , African Americans have been mostly associated with and behind the Democratic party. But, is that beginning to change?
Recently, Joe Biden, the front runner for the Democratic nomination went on air in a radio interview with a show called the “The Breakfast Club” hosted by Charlamagne tha God. This particular radio show is very popular among black millennials, a group of people whose vote the democrats would like to secure in November. Joe Biden went on to make a very controversial statement regarding whether or not African Americans should vote for him or for Trump. “Well I’ll tell you what, if you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black” What an outrageous thing to say. Biden’s campaign had the audacity to claim that the remarks “were made in jest” At whose expense ? To his credit, the host of the show clapped back at Biden, stating, “It don’t have nothing to do with Trump, it has to do with the fact that I want something for my community.” ( Taken from abc news.go.com written by John Verhovek and Molly Nagle )
Can you imagine if a Republican had made such egregious comments about the race of an entire people? What would the left leaning media have to say about that ? Charlamagne stands by his response to Biden during the interview. In a statement given to news website Mediaite, He states, ” We have been loyal to the Democrats for a long time, black people have invested a lot into that party and the return on that investment has not been great.” Well said, I could not agree more. In some states in America, many of our inner cities have been under Democratic rule, ( Mayor and Governor) for decades with little or no improvement for the lives of the people living there. If the policies and procedures of the Democratic party work so well, why haven’t the people living and raising their families in these cities reaped the rewards of their investment in their elected officials? The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome. Perhaps its time for a change.
Prior to the Covid 19 epidemic, the unemployment rates for African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, Veterans, Individuals with disabilities, and those without a high school diploma were all at record lows under President Trump. The median household income surpassed $63,000 in 2018 the highest level on record. Since President Trump election nearly 2.4 million people have found their way out of poverty. Hope came back to the small business community and under Trump, the DOW, S&P and NASDAQ, have all repeatedly reached record highs! ( all news fact sheets) Talk about making America great again! President Trump didn’t just talk about hope and change, like his predecessor, he actually made it happen!
President Trump also tackled the issue of Criminal Justice Reform. And, a “Ready to Work Initiative” to help former prisoners connect with employers and employment opportunities. The signing of the “First Step Act” which is a historic step at making the justice system a more fair and balanced system for everyone. The goal is to help prepare inmates to more easily and successfully rejoin society. The legislation also eliminated the “three strikes” life sentencing provision for some offenses. In April the White House hosted five former inmates who were released as a result of the First Step Act. Since its passage, more than 3,000 inmates have been released. The reform also takes a look at the sentencing of nonviolent drug offenses. Just trying to level the playing field and taking a look at judges who hand out ridiculous sentences for nonviolent offenders. A reform of our Criminal Justice System that is long over due.