Topic: Jim Clyburn

A 2020 demand from Black female leaders published in the Washington Post reminded then-candidate Joe Biden that his path to victory relied on their mobilization. The hosts discuss the tension between political "tokenism" and actual progress for the ADOS (American Descendants of Slavery) community. Mo suggests that while the nomination is a win for the "She Will Rise" sisterhood, it may not result in material changes for the average Black American, and notes that Jim Clyburn's preferred candidate was passed over.

Charles Blow expresses frustration over the lack of specific mentions of Black Americans or racial justice issues in President Biden's recent speech. The hosts contrast this with Biden's 100-day speech which heavily featured George Floyd's legacy. Discussion turns to the symbolic use of Ukrainian colors in the chamber and skepticism regarding the administration's commitment to Black voters.

The hosts discuss President Biden's pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court. Mo theorizes that the Democrats might intentionally delay or allow the nomination to fail (blaming Manchin or Sinema) to keep Black voters engaged for the 2024 election, rather than giving them a "win" too early.

Mo analyzes Jim Clyburn's role in "launching" Joe Biden's campaign in South Carolina. He suggests Clyburn is the true "kingmaker" who holds leverage over the Biden administration. A clip of Clyburn's endorsement is played to illustrate his influence and the transactional nature of his support for Biden.

Democratic operative Antjuan Seawright is featured in an emotional clip claiming the country "owes black people" for the election results in Wisconsin, Georgia, and Michigan. The hosts describe Seawright as being from the "Jim Clyburn coaching tree" and criticize the performance as a "wet works" emotional tactic. They argue that black voters are being told to wait for rewards that may never come.

The 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act is scrutinized, with a focus on Joe Biden's primary role in authoring the legislation. Despite modern attempts to frame the bill as a "complicated compromise," the discussion asserts that it directly led to mass incarceration. The endorsement of Biden by politicians like Jim Clyburn is criticized in light of the bill's historical impact on black communities.