Good afternoon from #SheThePeople in Houston- the first ever presidential forum by and for women of color. Eight candidates will speak. #ff @shaqbrewster & @alivitali – we’ve got it covered. pic.twitter.com/lbxoznvGS5 — Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) April 24, 2019 Sounds like this was quite the EVENT! The forum will feature 8 declared Democratic candidates: Sens. Bernie …
Thursday Morning Open Thread: #SheThePeoplePost + Comments (145)
Sen. Harris gets most cheers and whistles thus far of all the candidates at #shethepeople2020
— Jennifer Epstein (@jeneps) April 24, 2019
.@KamalaHarris: "[Trump] is trying to scapegoat folks to distract from the fact that he ain't done nothin'. pic.twitter.com/kfa4hXRLl3
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) April 24, 2019
"Civil rights issues are now a national security issue." @KamalaHarris calls out bad actors & foreign adversaries using race – "our Achilles heel" – in online misinformation. It's a "targeted effort at dissension to lead to voter suppression," she says.
Truth.#SheThePeople2020
— Ian Sams (@IanSams) April 24, 2019
.@KamalaHarris says she would make mental health care a right. Says exposure to violence, poverty and associated trauma has wide ranging effects in communities of color #SheThePeople2020 #abc13eyewitness pic.twitter.com/92svD8aEJP
— Tom Abrahams (@TomAbrahams13) April 24, 2019
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… But I’m happy to hear that my personal favorite did us all proud, too!
Elizabeth Warren is on stage now, came on to enthusiastic reponse.
Asked about Black maternal mortality and infant mortality:
"We have failed our mamas. We have failed our babies."#Warren2020#SheThePeople2020 https://t.co/g0GffmyuQo
— Leah McElrath (@leahmcelrath) April 24, 2019
.@ewarren's "I got a plan" line and attacks against politicians backed by big-money donors are getting big applause from #ShethePeople audience, who's really engaged with Warren.
— Michelle Ye Hee Lee (@myhlee) April 24, 2019
At #SheThePeople, a central question in 2020: What do you say to people who aren't confident the country is ready to elect a woman?@ewarren: "Are we gonna show up for people we didn't actually believe in but because we are too afraid to do anything else? That's not who we are." pic.twitter.com/AiRxtGnp23
— Ruby Cramer (@rubycramer) April 24, 2019
One theme emerging in interviews w #SheThePeople audience: People pleasantly bowled over by Warren. “When she talked about her plans, they had meat on the bones.”
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) April 24, 2019
I like how Kamala Harris doesn’t overpromise and overcommit. I’m a big fan of clear, realistic expectations. I also like how Elizabeth Warren paints a picture through her policy proposals of a world that is possible if we can imagine it.
— Candice Aiston (@CandiceAiston) April 24, 2019
Most of the other candidates worked hard to earn their time on stage, as well:
.@JoyAnnReid: "If your base is really Midwestern voters … then why should women of color believe that you are their champion?"
Sen. Klobuchar: "First of all, we have to do both to win." #SheThePeople pic.twitter.com/yni16vgwGO
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 24, 2019
Answering question from Miami caregiver: @amyklobuchar calls for $15 minimum wage, support for unions, right to health care, taking on big pharma and supports public option, says she would consider Medicare for all. #SheThePeople2020
— Mónica Rhor (@monicarhor) April 24, 2019
Why should women of color pick you?
“It’s because I have a track record of getting things done for vulnerable communities,” @JulianCastro tells #SheThePeople Forum. Talks about pushing for PreK as mayor and fought against housing discrimination at HUD. pic.twitter.com/Q3QzVGG5qV
— Jeremy Wallace (@JeremySWallace) April 24, 2019
Big applause for Booker when he notes (accurately) that white nationalists have been responsible for most post-9/11 domestic terrorism.
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) April 24, 2019
On ensuring voting rights, @BetoORourke calls for automatic voter registration for 18-year-olds and an end to gerrymandering. #SheThePeople2020
— Mónica Rhor (@monicarhor) April 24, 2019
#ShadeThePeople https://t.co/uJ59PiwgBo
— Wyeth Ruthven (@wyethwire) April 24, 2019
Bernie asked how he'll end gender-based violence. He fumbles around for a minute and then starts talking about changing culture. Lands on saying basically nothing.
LOL they could not have asked him a question more out of his wheelhouse. #SheThePeople2020
— Shannon ??????? (@TheStagmania) April 24, 2019
After getting called out for dodging specific questions about minorities, Bernie reminds the audience he "marched with MLK".
Audible groans/boos.
He wags his finger at them.
This is embarrassing.#SheThePeople2020 pic.twitter.com/iOG1FthwLI
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) April 24, 2019
Side note:
#NEWS @JoeBiden’s team was warned about announcing 2020 bid on same day as #SheThePeople forum – Qs being raised by sources if he reflects today’s Dem base or a past generation. https://t.co/g1RJ8ChZcb
— Kyung Lah (@KyungLahCNN) April 24, 2019