Illinois Democratic Party chair fight turns ugly with accusations of racism – NBC News

An Illinois abortion rights group joined the fray ahead of Saturday’s vote by opposing Rep. Robin Kelly, the first Black woman to chair the state party, in her bid for a full four-year term. That in turn prompted a Cook County official to lob racial accusations.
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Ataraxis
1 year ago

Sorry Robin Kelly, the tribe has spoken, you’re being voted off the island.

GM
1 year ago

Ah, ya gotta love how the left turns on it’s own… even senile old fool Bobby Rush jumped into the affray, lol…!!! “And in an awkward exchange Tuesday at a joint news conference with the Democratic National Committee, at which Pritzker and Kelly at times stood side by side, a reporter asked Pritzker how he could say Democrats were united if he was trying to “boot” Kelly from her post… Then, later Wednesday, Rep. Bobby Rush, who also is Black, asserted his concerns with Kelly as chair… “I have a great deal of love and respect for congresswoman Kelly, but… Read more »

The 2nd Coming
1 year ago
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Watch your mouth now, when speaking on BPP Co-Chairman, Former 2nd Ward Alderman and 30 year incumbent Congressman Bobby Rush, he has accomplished and done more for people than you could do in 2 lifetime’s.

#PowerToThePeople✊

Tom Paine's Ghost
1 year ago

Right. And water is wet. Of course there are arguments of racism. The Progressives believe that everyone is deeply racist, thus any activity must be overflowing with racism. Plus screaming “racist” is the go-to statement whenever any Democrat minority faces a challenge or opposition.

Last edited 1 year ago by Tom Paine's Ghost
Giddyap
1 year ago

Illinois Democrat Party In A Race Hustle Civil War Shit Show

Fed up neighbor
1 year ago
Reply to  Giddyap

Exactly

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