As a Democrat in Alabama, it can be so discouraging. This really hit home when I looked at my ballot in November and am so relieved and hopeful to see someone going to Congress for the right reasons. I look forward to seeing what you can do. Thank you!
Thank you. We need more people in our congress that don’t fear, and have decency, fairness, and compassion, and a willingness to work across the aisle with others. God bless. Keep it the faith and continue the good work to work together.
I remembered advice I was given a long while ago. Fear of someone or something only serves them/it. Take your power back. Be fearless. That is how we reclaim the truth. Representative Figures is a voice of honesty and common sense. If we keep electing people like him, we got this!
Congratulations to my home State of Alabama. Bless you Rep. Figures. I moved out of that backwoods cesspool a couple of years ago. I just couldn't deal with the Jim Crow mentality. I feel so much better.
It is truly extraordinary what has happened politically in Alabama and Louisiana. African Americans deserve fair representation in every state, at every level of government. And they now have it federally in LA and AL, although tenously, 160 years after the end of African American enslavement. Extraordinary. And as a native Black Ohioan, Black Midwesterner-descendant of the Great Migration-I am deeply affected that Shomari was greatly influenced by his work with Sen. Sherrod Brown. It is all connected, all cyclical. And this district represents part of what is the Black Belt in America, which spans from Maryland to the Mississippi Delta. The Black Belt has long been denied politically. No more in Alabama.
This has been an excellent interview! Thank you both for the hard work you are doing, and for your determination to push back and keep moving forward. I am surely not alone in feeling not just comfort from this, but also the motivation to do the same. Together we can get through this and do the hard work of resistance. That’s how we win. Peace! 🌟✌️💙
Thank you, @MarcElias and @DemocracyDocket, for all that you continue to do in keeping all of us informed! ❤🙏🏽 As a mid-60 y.o., *#VotingRights4All* activist, who lives in (and worked alongside) the late Rep. John Lewis' district, I am encouraged by Rep-elect Shomari Figures' and Rep. Jasmine Crockett's willingness to *#RiseUp* and *#SpeakTruthToPower* !!! 🔥🔥 Now, let's pass the *#JohnRobertLewisVotingRightsAct* ! ✊🏽
The DNC is definitely dropping the ball, just because a progressive couldn't win some of these races doesn't mean a centrist democrat (which is still leagues better than a republican) couldn't. They are playing it far too safe.
I have one disagreement with the Congressman-elect. Election Day should remain on the Tuesday. BUT, it should be a holiday for all. Saturday is not really a day off for many, many, people, especially those who tend to be disenfranchised. Making the Election Day Tuesday a holiday will allow more people to participate than just moving it to a Saturday, imo.
I really Enjoyed to listen to this young man. I want to see in him more strength when he is speaking and voicing his observation and plan of action. I also think that he needs to work on the education of those that are still in the system age appropriate with civic and government mechanics. I just have one oversite of his to point out - Saturday is a bad day for some of the population for voting. I know that Sunday is also a bad day for part of the population. If you check the calendrer there are no Holidays on Tuesdays. The only good thing about Tuesday is that G-D said and "it was good twice".
Sadly I was not able to vote for Mr. Figures as I’m not in that district. But I’m excited to see what he can do for Alabama. Hopefully, we can get Medicaid expansion.
please join me in boycotting the 2025 inauguration. let's make it the lowest viewed inauguration ever in history. get tickets for free if in US from you Sen. or Rep. ....................why not order some and be a no show? maybe find a MLK Jr. celebration
Is it that more issues are now national, or that standards have dropped? Is everyone facing those issues aspiring to national office? If so, too many are misguided.
As a Democrat in Alabama, it can be so discouraging. This really hit home when I looked at my ballot in November and am so relieved and hopeful to see someone going to Congress for the right reasons. I look forward to seeing what you can do. Thank you!
You are part of the United for democracy
We'll take our victories where we can. Congrats Democratic Rep. Figures.
Thank you. We need more people in our congress that don’t fear, and have decency, fairness, and compassion, and a willingness to work across the aisle with others. God bless. Keep it the faith and continue the good work to work together.
You’ve gotten yourself a very wise representative. Congratulations, Alabama! 🎉
I remembered advice I was given a long while ago. Fear of someone or something only serves them/it. Take your power back. Be fearless. That is how we reclaim the truth. Representative Figures is a voice of honesty and common sense. If we keep electing people like him, we got this!
Congratulations to my home State of Alabama. Bless you Rep. Figures. I moved out of that backwoods cesspool a couple of years ago. I just couldn't deal with the Jim Crow mentality. I feel so much better.
Excellent interview. Provides for a lot of hope for this country beginning in the community. Thanks Mark Elias.
Congratulations on behalf of humanity in Alabama!-
You need to carry NC to court for what they did
Thank you, Mr. Elias for the interview with Congressman Figures. Congratulations, Congressman Figures, and best of luck.
Thank you Marc for introducing us to this remarkable man, Rep Figueres.
This is good news! The more wins we get the better. Little ones or big ones. They all count!
Love you guys and your work 💙💙💙
I am hopeful. Decency, integrity, respect, and humility will prevail! 💙💙
We will never give up
Let freedom ring 🇺🇸
😅
@JaymeArceneaux 😅
Yes, so much disrespect. Congratulations Alabama!
Congratulations Rep Figures!
Congratulations Alabama Representative Figures! 🎉😊🎉
Congratulations Alabama you have an amazing representative for you the people.❤
TY Marc
Happy to see diversity represented 💙😘
It is truly extraordinary what has happened politically in Alabama and Louisiana. African Americans deserve fair representation in every state, at every level of government. And they now have it federally in LA and AL, although tenously, 160 years after the end of African American enslavement. Extraordinary.
And as a native Black Ohioan, Black Midwesterner-descendant of the Great Migration-I am deeply affected that Shomari was greatly influenced by his work with Sen. Sherrod Brown. It is all connected, all cyclical.
And this district represents part of what is the Black Belt in America, which spans from Maryland to the Mississippi Delta. The Black Belt has long been denied politically. No more in Alabama.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Congratulations!
We need to keep electing people like this for positive change thats for the people
This has been an excellent interview! Thank you both for the hard work you are doing, and for your determination to push back and keep moving forward.
I am surely not alone in feeling not just comfort from this, but also the motivation to do the same. Together we can get through this and do the hard work of resistance. That’s how we win. Peace! 🌟✌️💙
What a story! Congrats Rep. Figures!
Thank you 🙏🏻 🩵💙
I voted for you! Now at some point in early 2025 I would love to see you visit Lillian, Al
People here need to be educated on your positions. Please
He certainly had my vote.
We got another one. YES WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP.
Go Alabama!
Thank you, @MarcElias and @DemocracyDocket, for all that you continue to do in keeping all of us informed! ❤🙏🏽 As a mid-60 y.o., *#VotingRights4All* activist, who lives in (and worked alongside) the late Rep. John Lewis' district, I am encouraged by Rep-elect Shomari Figures' and Rep. Jasmine Crockett's willingness to *#RiseUp* and *#SpeakTruthToPower* !!! 🔥🔥 Now, let's pass the *#JohnRobertLewisVotingRightsAct* ! ✊🏽
Dude, you are AWESOME! BEST OF LUCK!!!🍀
Your Mom and Dad (💔) must be very proud ❤️
Motivational 💯%
Thank you!
Way to go, Alabama!❤❤🎉🎉🎉❤
Everyone, stay strong and keep fighting for democracy.💙💙🎄🌈☮️❤️🌏🇵🇷🇺🇦🙏🇲🇽🌈🌈☮️
Congratulations!
Whaaaaaat?! 🤯. Good news.
I knew I recognized the name Figures! 😁
Go Rick go!
Thank you for this interview. 👍
As an Alabama citizen whose Rep definitely doesn't speak for me or my values, I'm so glad you will be representing our state!
Woohoo! Way to go, guys! 🎉
I counted 11 uncontested Republicans on my Alabama ballot, mostly in judicial races. This was incredibly discouraging.
The DNC is definitely dropping the ball, just because a progressive couldn't win some of these races doesn't mean a centrist democrat (which is still leagues better than a republican) couldn't. They are playing it far too safe.
It just takes one at a time. As long as you are moving forward that is all the matters.
Congratulations Alabama! You picked a winner!🎉🎉
Please watch as Alabama has finally gotten its Second district as the people deserved. And I voted ! for his mother in the 70s!
Decency prevailed, Congratulations!!!
Any & ALL such news gives us HOPE & JOY 🇺🇸💙
Very inspiring. Best of luck!
A breath of fresh air that a congressman knows the value of speaking about simple issues that effect the everyday voters.
Thank God for you someone take a stand of this mess
💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
🎉Bless your endeavors 🙏❣
Public service runs in families. Thanks for carrying on the tradition, Rep. Figures.
Up next in Alabama. Get rid of Tommy Tuberville & turn his seat Democratic.
Hear hear!
Great report
💙
Awesome
It’s more than super to see young politicians holding forth so well.
If we are to have democratic government all must be represented. One class cannot shut off government to another through gerrymandering.
Yes! I absolutely voted for him.
congratulations !
This shows that it is NOT detrimental to be a life long political figure! Hope.
💙 💜 💙
Amem to that!!!!
Congrats Alabama😊
We will have all of our Victories in time congrats Democratic Rep. Congressman you deserve it
Awesome.!!!
I have one disagreement with the Congressman-elect. Election Day should remain on the Tuesday. BUT, it should be a holiday for all. Saturday is not really a day off for many, many, people, especially those who tend to be disenfranchised. Making the Election Day Tuesday a holiday will allow more people to participate than just moving it to a Saturday, imo.
Hooray!!
I really Enjoyed to listen to this young man. I want to see in him more strength when he is speaking and voicing his observation and plan of action. I also think that he needs to work on the education of those that are still in the system age appropriate with civic and government mechanics. I just have one oversite of his to point out - Saturday is a bad day for some of the population for voting. I know that Sunday is also a bad day for part of the population. If you check the calendrer there are no Holidays on Tuesdays. The only good thing about Tuesday is that G-D said and "it was good twice".
Sadly I was not able to vote for Mr. Figures as I’m not in that district. But I’m excited to see what he can do for Alabama. Hopefully, we can get Medicaid expansion.
Merrick was not bipartisan, he didn't try trump, he dragged his feet.
please join me in boycotting the 2025 inauguration. let's make it the lowest viewed inauguration ever in history. get tickets for free if in US from you Sen. or Rep. ....................why not order some and be a no show? maybe find a MLK Jr. celebration
Is it that more issues are now national, or that standards have dropped? Is everyone facing those issues aspiring to national office? If so, too many are misguided.
We really need to vote from the ground up and take over these state governments! We actually have the people we just don’t get out to vote
Vote Jeffries Democrat 2024
Please vote Democrat
When are you going to have Christopher Steele on?
🤍Love🤍this🤍video🤍
We are taking our MASSIVE WIN TRUMP & MAGA 😂😂😂😂😂
Why does he feel optimistic? He won’t tell us!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Yay! More identity politics!😂
Collaboration is treason. Traitors will be primaried.
END BIPARTISANSHIP NOW
Any & ALL such news gives us HOPE & JOY 🇺🇸💙
Congratulations!