[1]Bowman for Congress
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John,
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Two nights ago, I made an appearance on CNN to immediately discuss Senator
Joe Manchin's decision to vote no on the Build Back Better agenda. And as
I write to you today, my response on CNN has led to hundreds of tweets,
texts, emails, and calls filled with racist comments directed at me and my
place in Congress.
[ [link removed] ]Please click here to watch the full clip of my response to Joe
Manchin's decision and when you're finished, please consider supporting
our movement to continue holding our elected officials accountable for
halting our progress.
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My statements on CNN have been the catalyst of dozens of calls from
supporters of Joe Manchin's decision. Some of these responses to me have
been as follows:
"You are nothing but an Affirmative Action figure Jamaal. I salute your
racism with both middle fingers."
"I hope Manchin beats the [expletive] black out of you!! Let's go back
to slavery if you are going to be so [expletive] stupid you
[expletive]."
"White people are superior."
"I am tired of tax money going to Black people. All Black people do is
steal, crime, and cry, it's always somebody else's fault."
It is tremendously frustrating for me as a Black man in America to be
witness to Manchin, a white man, choosing white ignorance and removed
leadership. And to all of those who believe this is not about race — as
long as the beneficiaries of Manchin's intransigence continue to be
primarily white, and those who continue to suffer are poor, women, Black,
brown, and Latino, this will always be an issue embedded in racism, in
addition to sexism and classism.
This is exactly why tens of millions of Americans have been disillusioned
by our government, not just the Republican party but the Democratic party
as well. Joe Manchin's decision, albeit infuriating, was not surprising to
our progressive movement — and only further proved that big money is
stripping away the most effective parts of our democracy.
For months, we've watched Manchin, his special interests, donors, and
lobbyists hack away at the Build Back Better Act under the guise that it
was fiscally irresponsible. But the truth is it's not, and Manchin has
been vehemently against supporting a bill that disproportionately uplifts
those who have been historically left behind and disenfranchised for far
too long.
The Build Back Better Act unapologetically supports people of color,
women, children, and those who are living in poverty. It could help to
lift them out of poverty, and so much more. So Manchin's inability to sign
onto this bill only further proves that he would rather prioritize his own
profits over the needs and interests of the people. Manchin is a
millionaire with the privilege to obstruct such a critical piece of
legislation, all while his own constituents and millions of Americans all
over the country are suffering and calling on him to do the right thing.
But let's be clear about one thing,
John. I will not let this
dissuade me from continuing to fearlessly fight for those who need it the
most both in NY-16 and beyond. Whether it's passing the Build Back Better
Act in order to support working people and families, or working to protect
and expand our voter rights that disproportionately affect Black and brown
communities — there is still a world of work ahead of us and we can't stop
now.
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John. Now more than ever our
progressive movement needs to stand together as a united movement in order
to build the democracy we all deserve.
Peace and love,
Jamaal Bowman
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