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It’s Juneteenth. I decided to be interested in whether the Democrats asking for my vote know that. So, I went to Twitter. Here’s how the Democratic candidates, polling over half-a-percent on Real Clear Politics, handled Juneteenth (or not) on Twitter. (“Research” as of 3:00 p.m. EDT.)
Yes:
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https://twitter.com/BernieSanders/status/1141378841493102594?s=20
Juneteenth isn’t just about celebrating the end of slavery in Texas. It’s a necessary reminder that 154 years later, Black Americans still feel the harsh reality that the fight for racial equality in our country is far from over. I’m in that fight all the way.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) June 19, 2019
On Juneteenth, we recognize emancipation and honor those who fought and died in the fight to end slavery. Still, the fight for equality and equity is far from over as Black Americans still face injustice — from our justice system to the ballot box. We fight on.
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 19, 2019
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On Juneteenth, we're celebrating a powerful moment in history. But it's a moment whose promise is not yet realized as we fail to address a legacy of slavery, segregation, and suppression that is alive in this country. The fight for true freedom, justice, and equity must go on. pic.twitter.com/Cc4plHIU3y
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) June 19, 2019
June 19th is an important day in American history – the day of emancipation of hundreds of thousands of African Americans. We yet have a very long way to go. Let our history inform our shared future. pic.twitter.com/rcxo5dUDVT
— Andrew Yang梨⬆️ (@AndrewYang) June 19, 2019
Today, on #Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., as word of emancipation reached Texas. We have a responsibility to continue working towards true equality, and to address the original sin of slavery. /1
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) June 19, 2019
No mention:
Actual Winner:
Cory Booker: Busy actually testifying about Reparations before Congress.
For Shiggles:
DEMOCRAT CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS ARE #RIGGED!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 19, 2019
This was a layup, Democrats. Get gud on the Twitter.
Elie Mystal is the Executive Editor of Above the Law and a contributor at The Nation. He can be reached @ElieNYC on Twitter, or at [email protected]. He will resist.