i can't speak for Cynthia McKinney in this case (altho i definitely encourage support for all her revolutionary work), but i definitely know that Maxine Waters saying she didn't know who Joanne Chesimard was is a CROCK.
Another question is, what could have possibly been the justification for any or all of them who claimed this ignorance to vote (or decline to do so) when it came to extraditing ANY person who has received asylum in Cuba?
For Waters part, she was pressured to make a statement denouncing that bill after she had been "awakened" to the fact that this bill was about Assata, however she did not make this statement publicly here, but instead sent a letter of apology to Castro.
i don't know if McKinney has ever addressed this issue, but i definitely think she should be given that opportunity, based on her record in support of PP/POW's. Bobby Rush is light years away from his former BPP self, unfortunately, and has been for some time.
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Originally Posted by Im The Truth Uhuru African most of the Black Caucus voted YEA. I know that Cynitha McKinney and Maxine Walters (of CA) and others didn't know who Assata Shakur was when they voted because the bill use Assata Shakur gov. name Joannie Chersimard once they made the connection they were against what they vote YEA for.
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