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qwlauren35

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2. My mother got to vote for Obama before she died.

Reply to FM123 (Original post)

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 10:29 AM

Nov 5

I remember being so happy for her. When she was born, women had just gotten the right to vote. 80 years of white presidents, and all of a sudden, a man who looked like her.

And now, a beautiful brown skinned woman might be president. I could not be more proud.

Rot in hell, Trump.

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My 96 year old dad voted in what will probably be his last presidential election [View all] FM123 Nov 5 OP

What a wonderful dad! GreenWave Nov 5 #1

Thank you! FM123 Nov 5 #3

My mother got to vote for Obama before she died. qwlauren35 Nov 5 #2

Wonderful that she got to cast that ballot for Obama! FM123 Nov 5 #6

My mom, a white woman, passed away in the spring of 2012 La Coliniere Nov 5 #9

Wow! qwlauren35 Nov 5 #11

Wow, so special to have the Obama pictures along with the family pictures! FM123 Nov 5 #13

My mother was in the early throes of dementia in 2008 and she forgot it was Election Day kimbutgar Nov 5 #4

Your mom was lucky she had you to help her vote that day! FM123 Nov 5 #7

Hug him malaise Nov 5 #5

Thank you dear Malaise, I shall do so! FM123 Nov 5 #8

That would be sweet malaise Nov 5 #10

Congrats. How lucky you are, I miss my parents so much. My mom would have SPARKLED today! Maru Kitteh Nov 5 #12

Thank you, yes I feel very lucky to still have my dad. FM123 Nov 5 #14