Jean Cramer, a candidate for the Marysville City Council, gives her opening remarks during a candidate forum Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at Marysville, Mich., City Hall. Cramer shocked the public forum when she said she wants to keep her community white "as much as possible." Cramer made the comment Thursday in response to a question about diversity in Marysville, a city in St. Clair County, 55 miles northeast of Detroit.
Jean Cramer made the comment Thursday in response to a question about diversity in Marysville, a city in St. Clair County, 55 miles northeast of Detroit.More than 90% of Marysville’s 9,700-person population is white. “Keep Marysville a white community as much as possible,” she replied. “White. Seriously. In other words, no foreign-born, no foreign people.”“Husband and wife need to be the same race. Same thing with kids,” she said. “That’s how it’s been from the beginning of, how can I say, when God created the heaven and the earth. He created Adam and Eve at the same time. But as far as me being against blacks, no I’m not.
The only thing she hates more than non-white people is a good haircut!
tinka_nichols Sad part is, she doesn't realize how shameful those remarks are. To her, that is her reality and she'll stand by that. This level of ignorance is extremely tiring.
I know what you could say. Now SAY IT
Here’s the thing tho...internet outrage, but no real change...
Hey at least she’s honest. 🤷🏾♂️
I thought racism die when we elected the first Black POTUS......lol I digress
What a frickin ignoramus!
She's definitely going to be the next Secretary of State in 45's administration.
Michigan is already tipping into recession and does not need more national damage to its reputation and economy thanks to repugnant white nationalists.
Me walking into Marysville with no care in the world:
maggieNYT Every city should be as 'WHITE' as possible if 'WHITE' means conducting one's self civilly, politely, empathetically, collegially, lawfully, responsibly and humanely!
'She says the Bible backs her beliefs' Seriously, y'all need a better holy book.
What would happen if Al Sharpton said the same thing but referring to black people? I know the answer to my question. Nothing
This is so interesting how this is playing out... racists in this town are saying she is crazy, ppl who support 45 who says very similar things. Here is a post from a police officer in Marysville, and Mike Deising agrees(also running for city council).
Disgusting 🤮🤮🤮
Sick and deranged.
Just look at this person....case closed 👎🏻
maggieNYT In the Age of Trump, a city council candidate stating she wants to keep the town as white as possible is an expression of standard Republican voter sentiment. But, of course, God forbid you call them racists.
Shocked she said it in a public forum, not shocked she believes it.
gospelgranny in Marysville is a sad, but wild show of ignorance that stilll floats among us.
maggieNYT realDonaldTrump Any truth Trump wants her to replace SecPompeo?
A before and after snapshot of the public forum. Prior to her statement: 'Don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel.' After:
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Not a racist but does it shock you when some 'Americans ' say kill Christians. Or when Muslim officials encourage the deaths of whites. Asking for a friend 😡
How is that different from Hamtramick or Dearborn Michigan forcing Islam down peoples throats
The shame is our President has made this type of racist deviant behavior mainstream.
Let me guess....she’s a republican
The planet is diverse; diverse animals, diverse plants, diverse insects. The human race has its diversity as well, and that is to be celebrated. From one came the many. Sisters and Brothers, all.🙏
maggieNYT how can people be shocked...look at the president we have children in cages
What a vulgar woman.
When I look at what has happened to my hometown of Oakland, California... I totally get it!
Maybe there should be a basic rationality test for people to serve.
This is why we need more women in government. FeminismIsCancer
“But as far as me being against blacks, no I’m not.” This woman is retarded. How the hell can she say that after everything she just said.
maggieNYT This what Trump has done ... nothing else. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Isn’t she part of the council already and what she’s a candidate for is the mayor’s office. So it’s not like she has no influence. She shouldn’t hold any public office.
By the look of it, they might need a bit of genetic diversity in that them parts. Heading straight back to the pond.
I hope people of all ethnicities descend on that city.
Just another day in trump's amerikkka.
Jean Cramer for President.
WHOLLY SHIT! NO MORE HIDING...HOODS OFF!
Welcome to white America...
I will not be surprised if her and family are part of the KKK.
maggieNYT No problem. Taxpaying people of color get out. Take your money and move to a community that welcomes you and your dollars.
White City= safe City
maggieNYT she's auditioning for a position in Trump's Cabinet. There are a number of positions available.
_tricia_jones holy shit 😳
maggieNYT Oh gosh. I bet she is a trump supporter
I'm not mad at that. Blacks have everything seperate, awards, Congressional caucuses, a whole month for their history... let's follow that model . Whitepeopleville, USA
Watch out for her kids and grandchildren. If this is how she thinks, she has for sure passed that hate down the line
I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother...Besides,They’ll see how beautiful I am And be ashamed— I, too, am America.
Aww its obvious there is no diversity there by the look of that wig she is wearing....anyways Michigan is full of White Supremacists so this does not surprise me
maggieNYT Jesus... they are coming out of the damn woodwork...
We all hear and identify with this sentiment for myriads of reasons, but MOST of us know you never SAY it, especially as a public figure.
Who is going to tell her that Adam, Eve & Jesus weren’t white?
Guess her campaign was nice while it lasted. Bible thumpers man. It’s a fiction novel people!!!
This is what the true America looks like. I saw it first hand.
Here's another example of why America has been unable to move past its debilitating disease of racism; narrow-minded, ignorant bigots [particularly boomers] who are unwilling to abandon their decades old, racist proclivities and practices; now current/future generations suffer.
should the AP be sued for libel/slander? In no way does her statement indicate 'racism' aka racial superiority, that's clear slander/libel
I'm sure some trumper will be along shortly to explain how this vile woman isn't racist.
What is wrong with that She's entitled to say what she thinks. It might be considered 'racist' but it might simply be cultural too if it is referring to ILLEGALS.
This woman's comments reveal her to be a white supremacist and it should be reported that way.
What a waste of space she is
Lol. She said she's cool with us black folk, so obviously she's not racist 😂
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maggieNYT Well, at least she said it before election....
maggieNYT Do we know which Cabinet post Trump will appoint her to?
maggieNYT Old white woman is racist I mean, who is really shocked at this point?
maggieNYT About as shocking as a New Orleans mayor (who is currently headed to Federal prison) who proclaimed that the city was a 'chocolate city.'
I like how white people act as they are more offended than the receiver of the racism. So fake
On the bright side.. it’s rare enough to be legit news.
maggieNYT this is all I see soooo can't take her that serious
Republican tRump supporter, huh?
I feel like some old lady heard that racism is now popular in politics, but just... didn't know how to do it properly? Like, I don't want to say there's a correct way to do racism, but... that was a racism fail. Far too old fashioned to be taken seriously.
Sadly if she make it to the election she will still get votes
maggieNYT What a surprise. Another racist candidate no doubt inspired by 45's dubious success. softhandedmanbaby is a bad example for children AND adults.
maggieNYT Another example that bigotry is nation wide, not just in the South
maggieNYT She's a member of the wig party.
She is entitled to her opinion! I bet she won't be re-elected!
maggieNYT Isn't that perfectly normal now in the US under trump?
'I don't think they're lesser than me. I just want them to stay as far away as possible. I'm not a racist.' conservativelogic whitepeople
MichiganDems Dear Officials, You have to do something now. This must be addressed right now. Is this what Michigan represents? Iowans have their Rep. Steve King. He's been removed from all his committees.
maggieNYT I fully expected the last sentence to say she was voted in unanimously.
maggieNYT These people are everywhere.
maggieNYT St Clair County...neighbor to Macomb County where the media is obsessed with seeing if anyone there has shifted support away from trump. Nope. They won’t change.
Odds in Vegas: two weeks and she is in Trump's cabinet.
It's a Trump world people, unfortunately anything goes. Want change? vote PeteButtigieg 🇺🇸 2020 The right choice at the right time. Bringing people together.
maggieNYT She’s a boomer, shocker
'There is a rowdy strain in American life, living close to the surface but running very deep. Like an ape behind a mask, it can display itself suddenly with terrifying effect. And it can be aroused much more easily than it can be quieted.' -Bruce Catton, Civil War historian
Who’s going to be surprised if she wins
Didn't we already have a world war about Nazis? Asking for a friend.
'That's how it's been since the beginning.' 'God created the heaven & earth and Adam & Eve.' Very sad that in this 21st century, people still believe in a creator. What's worse is, many people in power believe in the bible and govern by their beliefs. These people must be banned-
Did she move there from the south? This sounds like something my grandmother would have said. And she would have been the 1st to say she wasn't prejudiced at all! They just don't get it.
I didn't see a name for this woman, but she should be ashamed of herself.
Dat wig tho
To me, the saddest part about this (besides the obvious racism) is she clearly has no idea what she would be missing in terms of valuable human experience, if she succeeded. Sigh...
There were several Michigan regiments during the Civil War that fought with incredible bravery. That was the first step on a road we have barely started to travel. I guess those guys were a little different than this woman.
Every media live news truck is on the way to this evolving story.
The oppressed must stop [insert vice here] for the oppression to follow... not the other way around.
Holy crap, didyou see this Just_My_Exp 👆🏼👆🏼
Lord, Please turn the hearts of our enemies so that they will love us. And if You cannot turn their hearts, then turn their ankles so that we will know them by their limping.
DJT is probably considering her for a cabinet position.
“Keep Marysville a white community as much as possible,” “White. Seriously. In other words, no foreign-born, no foreign people.” The newspaper later asked Cramer if she wanted to clarify her remarks. “Husband and wife need to be the same race. Same thing with kids,” she said.
Its time we start qualifying politcal candidates before its gets to this and its to late? Private and public sector employers set qualifications....
This is unbelievable. I would hope -- if not assume -- this arrogant, ignorant, disgusting excuse for a human being will not be elected. And, would someone please check her basement for firearms?
sh*t people like Jean Cramer need to crawl back into their bunkers & stay there until the Rapture. they’ll finally be left of this husk of a planet with all the other toothless racists they wanted to be surrounded by & eat each other, calling it communion 👋🏾
She def wants to run DHS under the current administration.
She has an ugly head on her.
PaxNostrum She’s appalling! What nerve!
I just can't imagine why anyone would want to distance themselves from this...
Good Lord!!! She should be disqualified on that statement alone!!! If any CEO said such a thing they’d be out of a job. It’s 2019 people. Diversity is our strength. Stop drinking the Trump Koolaid. LunaticFringe
Not shocked that such bigotry still exists. Am shocked that she felt that our world now allows such opinions to be accepted and praised, even if only by a small minority. She speaks to them and to heck with whatever anyone else thinks.
From Guardian: Paradoxically of the 5 candidates in November’s mayoral election Cramer has the weakest roots within Marysville.The other 4 were born in the town or lived there for decades but as the Times Herald pointed out she only moved to the community within last 10 years.
Vile!
Hateful old bag of bones
They shouldn't be shocked, its been at the underbelly of all America. It's why you have cops shooting unarmed black teens in the back. The only thing surprising here is that he admitted it in an open forum. It's not just cops who have a racism problem, it's the whole country.
Did they type that?
That's what the next 50 years will look and sound like, just more visible and louder. Buckle up!
Being born in this State... doesn't surprise me at all. I was 10ish before I ever saw a non-white person other than in pictures or on tv.
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Let me guess a “Republican”
i don't think it's shocking that someone operating in a lower risk area of politics would say the quiet part loud
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RACIST IS THE NOTHING PARTY OF THE DEMOCRATS 😂
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