'We just continued to fight’: White supremacist ousted from an Oklahoma city council

Connie Vickers was scrolling through a community Facebook page when she saw a photo of a familiar face: Judd Blevins - then a candidate for City Council in her town of Enid, Oklahoma - participating in the 2017 Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville. She was spurred into action, working with her friend Nancy Presnall. Despite their efforts, Blevins was elected to the city council. Alongside other community members, they formed a group to bring attention to Blevins’s white supremacist ties, called the Enid Social Justice Committee. The group was able to bring about a recall vote, and Blevins was finally voted out of his position. Vickers joins Ali Velshi to discuss the importance of fighting for democracy. “I didn’t know that it would [make a difference] or not,” Vickers said. “We all came together for one reason.”
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These women have more guts than all the Republicans who remain silent in the face of what is going on in this disgusting era of politics.

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Protect these women. And thank you

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Donnie needs a lap dog for VP, someone to pardon him. That will be the president as soon as donnie gets elected. he doesn't care about America, he wants a pardon!

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Yes, most definitely.👍🏼

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INDEED!

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Thank you to these civic-minded ladies for speaking truth to power and holding this loser accountable.

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Classy

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I love these 2 women! Thank you

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There were at least 12 of us. At least for the final push to get signatures on a petition.

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This is what democracy is about - diverse people coming together to get imporant things done. Great job ladies!

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And those who don't must be the tramptards, no doubt..I see a few here, they can't take loving their Country, only hate, racism, bullying, step aside Grasshoppers! America will Keep Democracy with people like these ladies..Love OUR Country.......

[@wbanks3749]

Yes, these women are what WE THE PEOPLE should be standing up for! Thank you, ladies, for being sane examples. ❤

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Connie you're the genuine patriot blood that keeps America's democracy well protected.

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From Europe, one can only agree. America needs to see more of these decent people rather than the stupid Republican bigots who make us, the rest of the world, detest America (in its present Trumpian form) They always try to quote the founding fathers. Pretty sure that the founding fathers wouldn’t have given the time of day. The founders of your country sprang from the Enlightenment. Do the likes of MTG even know the word, let alone what it means/signifies? Seriously, my heart weeps for your country.

[@organicmagic8822]

Remember Project 2025…. They want to force this on all

[@danyg4063]

I mean, let's be fair. America's democracy is not well protected. It is truly hanging by a thread, as we have seen over the past few years. But yes, Connie is the true patriot blood that maintains that thin thread, and she needs all of us to step up and strengthen that thread.

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SO TRUE!💯💯👏👏

[@jimijames63]

Wait, What!

[@DonnieTRUMPFDT]

As a black man I will support the guy with 81 years behind him over the guy with 91 criminal charges in front of him.

[@Americasinertia]

😅😅. Black man. You funny fascist

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Hey, commie, fjb

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😅😅. A black man. At least fascist blue sheep, like their lying networks, try

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@@Americasinertia You lack critical thinking skills.

[@kreiner1]

See, there are some of us in Oklahoma with brains. ❤😂❤ We are out here

[@TheChopf26]

No one in Oklahoma thinks you have brains.

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

I agree because we know what Oklahoma is really all about.

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[@lisakeane4386]

@@AngelaShawWestoven I live in Ohio, so I empathize!

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[@TallyRocky]

The fact that the town voted him in even knowing he was a white supremacist speaks volumes.

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People there still are not paying attention on purpose - scary!

[@blackbiker1961]

@@cookieshivers1859That’s not it, the people in that town knew exactly who they were voting for the real problem here is that most men today are nutless and straight up Cowards. So that leaves it up to the women to step up and speak out.

[@PBLKW]

They knew exactly who they were voting for. They only pretended they didn't know. 😊

[@vivelemoi]

We need more men like these ladies.

[@davidwilson6381]

I’m an Oklahoma Democrat and I’m in awe over these women. Nancy and Connie are amazing.

[@KennethFrierson-wt6xt]

I lived in okc 8.5 spent alot of time in Enid met some cool guys on the Enid PD im not even a Democrat or republican but there are some good folks out there it pains me to know that that type of person exists there.

[@dianapodrovitz3067]

These women exemplify the kind of Oklahomans I remember on my many visits as a child and my times of living in Oklahoma as a young married woman. My father was born there. He loved that state and it's people. I met so many friendly, kind people there.

[@curtbergeron703]

No hate should be everyone’s goal and these women did it. Great job!!!!

[@grouchyoleguy]

I classify what they did as hate

[@diannekoca5836]

I’ll never understand how people can hate others so much. The world would be so damned boring if we all looked, talked, and thought the same way.

[@Sag301]

It'd be wonderful if we weren't lied to, stolen from, murdered, cheated, and hated. Oh wait! That was our OLD life!! 😅 Welcome to the Great Awakening 💥💖🇺🇲

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Can I say as a fellow Oklahoman: I'm SO VERY PROUD of this woman, and I'm also VERY proud of the voters in Enid who stood up and said: NOPE! Just when I'm about to give up on my state, someone gives me some hope. Well done!

[@DavidJ222]

There's nothing Supreme about Blevins.

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Yes…or whites

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Bless them, these are the real American PATRIOTS ❤❤

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💙💙💙

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Nice to hear the word patriot being used correctly for a change. 💙 Hear hear!

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Please remember about Project 2025

[@AngelaShawWestoven]

The reason she didn't think it would make a difference is because she knows exactly what Oklahoma is about. It's a very racist state.

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@@artandarchitecture6399 Unfortunately in this case, as an Oklahoman living in the heart of the state, Angela isn't far off. But like I said in another comment, just when I'm about to give up, people like this woman give me some hope! We can get better, but we have to work hard at it.

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When you have a state full of racist people the state is definitely racist. That state this time is Oklahoma. I hate this deflection you used because the people allowed an open white supremacist to be elected ​@artandarchitecture6399

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​@@justmyopinion9883Have you heard of the Tulsa Race Massacre?

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I Am sure it is but Here it shows when a group is formed against it with a goal, many on the fence or know in their heart ❤️ it's wrong but have no place to go will Unite and do the right thing.

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The south sucks!!! I have no idea why anyone would live in that part of this country

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It would be wonderful to have more individuals like her standing up for our democracy. Regardless of political affiliation, we must all come together and support democracy by voting Democrat until the Republican Party regains its integrity.

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Fascist blue’s democracy, keeping opponents leading the polls off of ballots? Hypocritical indictments? Flooding America with violent unvaccinated illegals, hoping they’ll vote blue? Pass, commie

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It's "democratic."

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I understand that, thank you for bringing it to my attention. I have a specific purpose for using that phrase in that particular context.

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Good for those women!

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Connie is a TRUE AMERICAN HERO‼️ Thank you for saving democracy. Wishing her and others continued success and safety.

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This makes me proud of us. This is how real patriots behave.

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Only pride to be had is in Spite of America.

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Vote for Democracy not Dictatorship. Voting D to go forward not R to go backwards. 🇺🇲🌊🌊🇺🇲

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You're actually living under a totalitarian government just shy of being a dictatorship

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Watching Donald Trump destroy the GOP has been one of the wildest things I can recall in my near 50 years

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Watching corrupt 46s banana republic fail, is delightful

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Communist blue’s banana republic failing, more entertaining

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@@Americasinertia Banana republic is what Trump and MAGA are campaigning on creating, fascist.

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You couldn't be more wrong.

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@@TheChopf26 MAGA isn't GOP. It ate the GOP. Real Republicans want nothing to do with these fascists.

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My grandmother lived at saddle mountain. So proud of you women. Enid was one of the little towns we’d visit. Thank you! The fight for equality is always worth the effort.

[@BHDayspringProd]

Thank you Connie V. and ENID for your courage to help fight for America. When I feel down about the possible loss of democracy here, it's people like you and your group that gives me hope. May the light of God bless and guide you through these uncertain times.

[@TinaFivesten]

They will not accept that you are christian!

[@pthomas2855]

They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Well done to patriots Connie and Nancy in taking the first of many steps which ultimately led to the removal of an avowed fascist from the city council of Enid, Oklahoma. God bless the United States of America 🇺🇲

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We must be active in our local elections!!!🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💙💙💙💙💙

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Beautiful Women no rasists

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Well done Ladies ❤❤❤

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Real patriotism on display! Thank you ladies!

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These 3 ladies rock

[@pandapounce]

Twenty years ago, I never would’ve believed that somebody as despicable as that could get onto a city Council in the first place.

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[@deborahdehghan2330]

Thank you all SO very much. And “We just continue to fight.” Slogan for us all.

[@georgesunday9855]

When you have a diverse group of people from all walks of life come together for a common cause, you have a winning combination. Many thanks to these two brave and loving women!

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I grew up in Enid. Thank you ladies! It’s good to know there are still good people in my hometown. ❤❤

[@shannon-976]

Thank you so much for speaking out.

[@lorisharpe]

Thank you to the wise folks in Oklahoma.. who truly want democracy to live on. Your amazing

[@SirComaCaCa-xj2ug]

Turn Trump Towers into low income housing.

[@Americasinertia]

Prison, for these corrupt blue DAs, judges and that corrupt resident in his cocaine White House

[@Coolidge2329]

You need mental health support for your Trump obsession

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@@supersnakeforlifeyou need to see a doctor about that. Sounds awful.

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@@Coolidge2329what are you going to do about your obsession with Trump?

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​@@supersnakeforlifeTDS is not recognized as a real illness, it's something your side made up with a bunch of hot air 3rd string

[@Muttinchopsforeverandalways]

Hate is a weakness of the weakess minds . Don't be weak

[@1oakleigh]

Wow Connie. You and your supporters are truly fantastic. It shows so many people what they are really capable of.

[@jdcochran5806]

Blevins; Tried that in a small town! It didn’t work! 👍🇺🇸👏🦅🦅

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Wise women! Hope people listen.

[@desotopete]

Thanks ladies.

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Thank you, ladies!

[@freetochoose6421]

Good job. If you all really want to make a difference, then vote for Joe Biden to save democracy and peoples rights.

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Says the party that uses the law to persecute political opposition 😢😢

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The Biden administration has violated every amendment in the Bill of Rights.

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@@eyesseeyou803 no we’re using the law to prosecute people that have committed serious crimes

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@@eyesseeyou803ha!that’s funny.

[@julierogers1155]

LOVE these two women, Connie Vickers and Nancy (last name)!

[@user-bt8on5gl8s]

Thank you, Connie and Nancy !

[@sherylallen2962]

Good job ladies in Colorado!!! You should be so proud of yourselves!!

[@phoenixhonka883]

Thank you Connie!! /and all your crew!! Real Working Class Heroes!!! Lots of Class and Wisdom!! Showing all of us How Democracy is Done!!

[@DalzellWaldrop-np4ll]

What amazingly strong women!! Thank you for your courage !! Its beautiful to see goodness win.!! Thanks again for giving me hope that we can stop the hate from spreading!!! ❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️

[@donniepeters4569]

I am so proud of these true democratic American ladies. They stood up for FREEDOM. VOTE BLUE for FREEDOM 💙💙

[@judis8972]

This is an exceptionally hopeful video i have so long felt hopeless as to what is happening in our country and the actions and the victory achieved by these two women renews hope. I hope that I will find a way to do something that can make a difference and it will inspire others as well. You ladies are my heros.

[@msboncat1959]

Connie and her group are doing what the voters must do in every state. It is up to the voters to police the candidates who are running in our elections. We need to ask ourselves who is this person we have elected to serve us. If that person is found to unworthy regardless of political party. Then they must go. We certainly do not want White Supremacy in our government. We need only the best people who will defend and protect the Constitution sitting in our government. We need people of the highest integrity doing the business of the people.

[@kooale]

Hats off to those great gals & their brethren! Hope you're all taking youngsters with you to the polls in November!

[@JoeAnd.FDT3]

We can't allow Trump to remain orange... We need to turn him BLUE Asap!!!

[@Americasinertia]

Go fascist blue

[@Mncrr]

Yes stay blue for open borders and borrowed money to Ukraine and Israel.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

​​@@Americasinertia Wrong color in both posts.

[@TheChopf26]

Fascist.

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[@terrymiles746]

Thank you Ladies for your service. You're a true patriots 🇺🇸

[@davidhaynes3126]

I will never sick of winning like this.

[@DebbieDerpSybilz]

Another big loss for MAGAdurpuhz...

[@615GuitarSlinger]

They aren't losing in reality but you all will never see it because your reality only exists on TV

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​@@615GuitarSlinger you do realize that we also have access to right wing media, right? Patriot News Network, Breitbart, Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Matt Walsh, TP 🧻🚽 USA, Blaze TV, Banned Video, etc. We can see what you say when you don't think we're watching.

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@@615GuitarSlinger rofl, says the guy who follows a reality tv personality.

[@615GuitarSlinger]

@@psycobleach46 ROFL Says the one who follows the TV itself and who won't believe anything until it comes on TV and who isn't even smart enough to question anything reported on MSM and not even intelligent enough to know how to verify facts on your own 😂 You all are told what to think and what to believe and we are told to think for ourselves and to question everyone and everything including trump himself and to verify all information no matter what it's source. 🤔 Being told by the democratic MSM what to think and what to believe and to never question it is the very definition of being a cult which makes you a cultist 😂

[@615GuitarSlinger]

@@mytruecrimelibrary Yeah so we still question absolutely every single source of information and we also verify for ourselves every piece of information claiming to be true. We even question and verify everything Trump states. We then apply critical thinking skills and we use our discernment before we ever come to a belief. You all do none of that. You all just blindly believe whatever the TV news people report on a daily basis simply because it came on TV and if it comes on TV then it must be true right 😂😂😂. Your beliefs are based on television news 2nd hand information and our beliefs are based on reality and first hand information so therefore we are the side of the equation that is more intelligent 😂

[@anthony19723]

Looks like we have more Golden Girls out there doing the right think and caring for our nation. Kudos and laurels to you wonderful ladies for standing up to the sickness in our country! White supremacy has no place in our country ever.

[@robbiegallagher7821]

Respect and gratitude for these Ladies

[@rhodawatkins4516]

Oklahoma needs a lot more women like these to stand up to all the things going wrong in our politics! Those in power want to rule, not represent.

[@PeeStreakZeke]

Justice in action! You love to see it!!! Proud of these ladies.

[@stormyweather2807]

Good work ladies! Each of us have to speak up every time fascism raises its head.

[@OldLadyintheShoe]

Faith in humanity restored!! God bless Nancy and Connie and all of their group! 👏🏾

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Im proud of these ladies ✝️💟☮️💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙

[@TheRoadLessPaved]

Thank you, ladies. The real spirit of the women's right to vote!

[@kimthomas781]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@checkmate3361]

Let’s Go Connie And Nancy!!!🥳🥳🥳 Awesome Job, Thank Y’all.😇

[@christicoffey6463]

"Small act of courage" is a tremendous understatement for the genuine battle they wage in their town AND ON BEHALF OF THE NATION AND DEMOCRACY!!!!

[@markr.jolliff2554]

Well done! For your guests especially, but also for you and your staff. Real news and not just a repetition of what everyone else is saying.

[@rosegeaber7533]

Great job Ladies!👍🏾

[@soslow67]

Great job, ladies. Well done. Thank you. ❤

[@RayBolden-hv7iz]

Thankyou great ladies 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffersonclark6172]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@maryswanson9982]

Thank you so much, ladies! Heroes!

[@KentuckyCrimeJunkie]

Great job Ladies!!

[@llkh7951]

Wonderful!! Great job ladies and company!!!!!

[@claudelebel49]

Wow!! 👍

[@treztrainor6950]

Fantastic Connie! You give me hope.🇨🇦

[@fredhoy6697]

Thank you Connie and everyone else for what you did. Even though I haven't lived in Oklahoma for almost 30 years it's still where I'm from. It scares me to no end how conservative and medieval the place is becoming. Those in charge are doing nothing to lift everyone up but instead only the wealthy few and spreading hatred through their religion. And it baffles me why the vast majority of the citizens continue to work against their own best interests by continuing to keep them in power. Go figure.

[@loramoore2714]

Thank you Connie and your Social Justice Group, I feel our Values are being seen, well done♥️🌀

[@Dokushin1989]

Thank you ladies, bless you!

[@buckeyewill2166]

Some local newspaper may win a Pulitzer Prize…

[@user-mq5ll8vs7q]

Vote blue for unity not red for division in Roevember.

[@clairejeannette8454]

What wonderful work! Such a great interview! Thank you folks in Enid. These two women should be on ‘I’ve had it!’ Two women w a You Tube channel from OKlahoma.

[@3ch1dna07]

I have been to Enid, OK. It is a small, beautiful town and to see these women stand up for the welfare of their town is wonderful! Nothing but love for you all!❤❤

[@votewomensrightsgunscontro8617]

Please vote blue!… just go out and vote blue this November!💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@jackjines3461]

Surely your joking! Oh joe will just be placed again anyway. They know how to do it. The mare fact they're running joe again is all we need to know. If they ran an honest election Trump would win by a landslide and they know it.

[@jeffbell279]

thank you very much. you're bravery and consciousness is commendable.

[@therarestphoenix5254]

What a courageous and fearless human being. There still hope for humanity.

[@PriscillaRobb]

Wow! These women are so brave to do the right thing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏 Please protect these brave women.

[@woodwage7988]

It's not difficult..one third of American citizens would have NO problem " owning" a slave if there was someway to get away with it 😢

[@pokeer3005]

So proud of you folks❤

[@stacybritton1118]

We must. Demand. To. Tax. Church's. That. Do. Not. Separate. Church. And. State. Then. The. Budget. Will. Be. Balance. Talk. About. Thou. Shall. Not. Steal. Wow

[@Simo-nk1oq]

Make Sharpton pay his.😏

[@trumpisgoingtoprison177]

@@Simo-nk1oqTrump lost

[@Simo-nk1oq]

@@trumpisgoingtoprison177 🥱

[@janiceleeripley443]

This is how we do it. Thank you both so much.

[@user-ng2hc8zj6x]

These are two courageous women. They are the kind who truly make America great.

[@journeyman378]

They knew who he was yet still voted for him. What does that tell you about conservative wyt citizens!

[@bohoding769]

I have so much respect for those women. Standing up and having the courage to do the right thing. They are the type of people we need and want in political office. Thank you Ladies!.

[@johnnyfreedom3437]

This video has me overjoyed. You see I'm in Oklahoma transplant, I retired here after construction work in New Jersey! But I know there's quite a lot of Democrats here! We keep overflowing Halls every time a Democratic candidate comes! This year Oklahoma flips blue!!

[@Coolidge2329]

Mexicans for Biden

[@trumpisgoingtoprison177]

Gays for Trump

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

The democratic party has room for everyone, except they must be American citizens.

[@JoementiaCmonMan]

As a trans black man I'm glad I can use the race card like Fanny Willis,

[@EricaGamet]

Sure, Jan.

[@trumpisgoingtoprison177]

Trump lost

[@Idlewyld]

How sad that an old white man has to pretend to be black to get a drop of attention

[@615GuitarSlinger]

​@@trumpisgoingtoprison177No he didn't

[@trumpisgoingtoprison177]

@@615GuitarSlinger That was a question. It was a statement and the statement is correct.