Posted on 08/22/2016 3:18:48 AM PDT by Prov1322
YOU WOULDN'T think that a black gay man living in heavily Democratic Philadelphia would be a big Donald Trump supporter.
So, imagine my surprise when over lunch recently, Saleem Khalil Vanderpump who belongs to all of those groups, told me he had every intention of voting Republican this fall.
I was, like, whaaat? Vanderpump, co-owner of the Bellargo Boutique in the 500 block of South Street, explained that he is a huge fan of the self-described billionaire.
I mean huge. He admires Trump's success as a businessman and has bought into the Republican candidate's campaign promise to "make America great again."
To him, Trump is the ultimate political outsider - a baller with swag who is married to a gorgeous ex-model and the visionary behind Trump Tower, other New York City skyscrapers and the fabulous Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Trump's proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the country; his having referred to Mexican immigrants as rapists; and the candidate's insulting remarks about a Mexican judge haven't swayed Vanderpump one bit.
"I feel like Trump knows how to make money. He knows what it takes to create jobs because he's done it," explained Vanderpump, who also designs the Cherry Pie Swimwear line. "There are so many young men in my neighborhood on my block who can't get a job. They sit on the block all day long. I feel like Donald Trump can get this turned around."
And "I'm not the only one."
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
Good!
It’s nice that this gentleman plans to vote in support of his perceived economic interest ... but the probability is that his precinct will record 110% of its votes for Hillary without a single one for any other candidate, regardless of how he thinks he’s casting his ballot.
Fraud.
Right.
Poor Saleem, they’ll find his store had an accidental fire overnight... and then he gets whacked.
Their shop will probably get vandalized now
I want to self identify as a black woman today. I hope a pollster asks me if I support Trump. Hey the left says I can be whatever I feel like. So excited to be considered an African-American that will be voting R!
The Amphibian-American vote is grossly under-reported.
;)
“he is a huge fan of the self-described billionaire.”
“Self-described” billionaire? Are we supposed to infer that Trump isn’t a billionaire, but he just says he is?
This is a courageous guy and his visibility might just connect with others who want to break out of poverty and a life of hopelessness.
For sure.
Actually I once dated and was intimate with another black girl so I guess today I am an African- American Lesbian. Ohhh happy day!
It is sad that some people will fight so hard to keep from admitting that they have been fooled and used by the Democrat party. They would rather continue to sink for another 60 years than grab onto the rope that could save them. And they will punish anyone who tries. I pray for the safety of those that were named in this article. Go Trump!
What do you expect from a self-described journalist?
Pray America wakes
Philly PING
One or two might switch.. but not enough to make any actual difference in the vote outcomes in those districts...
too long on the gravy train to give it up now...
Interesting that the biggest increases on both charts were 1964, when Democrats filibustered to prevent passage of The Voting Rights Bill.
I think most of the conventional political wisdom is out the window this time around.
Lots of naysayers on and off social media, but the fact is the black man wants his dignity back. Cheering for Michael Jordan and Cam Newton and their millions only goes so far - at some point the black man needs a life and family and purpose of his own.
Sure, there’s tremendous peer and media pressure to maintain the status quo. But here is a chance, a real chance that opportunity may be in the offing.
One thing’s for sure: it ain’t gonna happen with Hillary.
Good news.
Actually the fact that Trump is turning directly to the AA’s in the inner city ghettos is throwing another spanner in the Democrats election tactic. How are they going to handle the Get Out the Vote campaigns. What happens if the voters they are encouraging will cast their votes for Trump? Was never an issue before, but now they cannot be so certain...
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