Posted on 02/06/2025 10:05:56 AM PST by Signalman
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley has caused quite a firestorm of controversy this week with comments she made about Iowa’s demographics. She claims that they don’t reflect the broader U.S. population.
In the midst of a conversation concerning the early part of the primary process in presidential races, Pressley commented on Iowa being 90 percent white while only having 4.5 percent of its population made up of black people. She said that Republicans wanting to make the state of Iowa an example for the rest of the country is racist, as it wouldn’t reflect the actual racial makeup of our nation.
Her remarks during the discussion have raised questions concerning whether Iowa, traditionally the first state to hold its primary when it comes time to choose a nominee for the respective parties, should still keep that status. Many critics argue that since Iowa’s state demographics don’t align with the racial makeup of the country nationally, this has the potential to skew the electoral process and limit minority representation within the primary process.
Folks who support Iowa’s first-in-the-country caucus status argue that the state’s smaller population enables candidates to interact more closely with voters and, thus, encourages a more grassroots approach. Democrats, who think racism exists under every pebble and in every nook and cranny, want reform that would allow smaller states with a larger population of minority voters, which they believe better reflects the national demographics, to go first in the nomination process.
Some believe that Pressley and those who share her opinion want to see the primary calendar restructured to give the Democratic Party the edge in the process when it comes to choosing candidates, similar to restructuring a congressional district.
A user on social media platform X said, “Ayanna Pressley’s obsession with racial quotas is both ridiculous and revealing. Iowa, like every state, is part of America—whether she likes it or not. The idea that a state isn’t “representative” enough to matter is pure elitist nonsense. What she really means is that she doesn’t like the political leanings of the people who live there. Diversity of thought matters too, Congresswoman.”
Another user said, “Mississippi – Approximately 37.8% of the population is Black. Louisiana – About 32.6% of the population is Black. Georgia – Around 33.2% of the population is Black. Maryland – Approximately 31.6% of the population is Black. South Carolina – About 26.0% of the population is Black. These states are not representative of the country…..what is her point?”
A third pointed out, “Are they all AMERICANS? That is what we are. Not white, black, Hispanic, or any other color or nationality. We are Americans. Period. As soon as this is recognized, the better our country will be.”
MA sure can grow them.
Perhaps we need to build a wall around MA.
An X user said, “Ayanna Pressley’s obsession with racial quotas is both ridiculous and revealing.”
Iowa, like every state, is part of America—whether she likes it or not. The idea that a state isn’t “representative” enough to matter is pure elitist nonsense. What Pressley really means is that she doesn’t like the political leanings of the people who live there.
“Diversity of thought matters too, Congresswoman.”
I wonder if she also mentioned deep blue states that 95% blacks like Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine... /s
I have friends who moved to Iowa about 20 years ago. They absolutely love it there.
There is a great irony here.
Massachusetts is one of the most segregated states in the country.
The leafy outer suburbs, exurbs and rural areas are Whitopias.
Who cares what that Jew hating bowling ball head has to say
stepped on a rake
Seems like Iowa might be a good place to move.
rules for radicals caused the Democrats to react :)
they fell for it
Thank you for playing, “Should we or should we not follow the advice of the galactically stupid!”
Lt. Daniel Kaffee (as played by Tom Cruise) in “A Few Good Men”
When the one and only arrow that you have in your political quiver is race/identity then that is what you play.
Kinda like present-day South Africa
Pressley doesn't care as long as she and her marxist ilk have power - and someone else pays the bills.
More Democratic misinformation/disinformation!
Black guys under 30 went 30 percent for Trump.
They used to averagre about 5 percent for Rs.
Hispanic guys under 39 went FORTY EIGHT PERCENT for Trump.
Previously, 33ish percent was the average.
What if those numbers keep increasing?
What if they start having good lives with houses and nice cars and families and nice vacations and raises based on merit and hard work?
What if they decide, like Italian Americans and other ethnic Europeans realized 50 years ago, that dems ARE USING THEM and WANT TO KEEP THEM DOWN?
Then what?
Who’s left for dems? Black and Hispanic women whose babydaddy is the fed government.
Unless those guys start stepping up...then there’s almost nowhere for them to turn.
I’m white and visiting Mississippi right now -love it. I think what she means is she wants the”violent subculture” introduced to be places like Iowa - not necessarily black Americans - she hates places that have peaceful “representation” Miss Pressley wants burning and shootings to destabilize this country- arrest her for inciting hate
I wonder how the crime rate per capita is in Iowa compared to other states.
It would be interesting to spend some time in Iowa.
West Virginia is horrible. Everyone should just stay away from there. Especially Massholes like this Miss Thing.
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