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| '''Lynnette Hardaway''' and '''Rochelle Richardson''', better known by their stage name '''Diamond and Silk''' are an ] duo mainly active as ]. |
'''Lynnette Hardaway''' and '''Rochelle Richardson''', better known by their stage name '''Diamond and Silk''' are an ] duo mainly active as video bloggers and ]. Hardaway and her co-host Richardson are former ], the duo came to wider prominence in 2015 as supporters of conservative Presidential candidate ] after posting a video criticizing ] host ] for pressing Trump regarding his history of sexist comments during the first GOP candidate debate.<ref>, Raw Story, August 12, 2015.</ref> While they are not formally affiliated with the Trump campaign or paid by it, they have been urging other supporters of Trump to follow suit on social media and at rallies.<ref name="nyt">, New York Times, January 7, 2016.</ref> They have also created a "ditch and switch" website explaining to voters which states are closed primaries and when the deadlines are for changing party affiliations.<ref name="nyt"/> They are biological sisters from ] who stand with the ], voicing their opinions about "media bias, political babble, and repetitive political tactics that they feel the average American is tired of being subjected to."<ref>, Diamond and Silk official website.</ref> | ||
| The duo first joined Donald Trump as the '''Stump for Trump Girls''' on stage at his ] rally on December 4, 2015.<ref>, Liberty Voice, December 9, 2015.</ref> They later riled up the crowd at the Trump rally on January 2, 2016, in ],<ref>, The American Mirror, January 3, 2016.</ref> that attracted more than 14,000 people.<ref>, WKRG, January 3, 2016.</ref> At the Biloxi rally, the duo urged Democrats and independents in the audience to "ditch and switch", ''i.e.'' to register as Republicans and vote for Donald Trump if they really wanted to show their support.<ref name="nyt"/> It is believed that this could be an important strategy for Trump as he might be relying on people who do not tend to vote and trying to persuade some Democrats and independents to change parties so that they can vote in states that allow only registered Republicans to participate.<ref name="nyt"/> | The duo first joined Donald Trump as the '''Stump for Trump Girls''' on stage at his ] rally on December 4, 2015.<ref>, Liberty Voice, December 9, 2015.</ref> They later riled up the crowd at the Trump rally on January 2, 2016, in ],<ref>, The American Mirror, January 3, 2016.</ref> that attracted more than 14,000 people.<ref>, WKRG, January 3, 2016.</ref> At the Biloxi rally, the duo urged Democrats and independents in the audience to "ditch and switch", ''i.e.'' to register as Republicans and vote for Donald Trump if they really wanted to show their support.<ref name="nyt"/> It is believed that this could be an important strategy for Trump as he might be relying on people who do not tend to vote and trying to persuade some Democrats and independents to change parties so that they can vote in states that allow only registered Republicans to participate.<ref name="nyt"/> | ||
Revision as of 13:35, 7 January 2016
Lynnette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson, better known by their stage name Diamond and Silk are an African American duo mainly active as video bloggers and YouTube personalities. Hardaway and her co-host Richardson are former Democrats, the duo came to wider prominence in 2015 as supporters of conservative Presidential candidate Donald Trump after posting a video criticizing Fox News host Megyn Kelly for pressing Trump regarding his history of sexist comments during the first GOP candidate debate. While they are not formally affiliated with the Trump campaign or paid by it, they have been urging other supporters of Trump to follow suit on social media and at rallies. They have also created a "ditch and switch" website explaining to voters which states are closed primaries and when the deadlines are for changing party affiliations. They are biological sisters from North Carolina who stand with the silent majority, voicing their opinions about "media bias, political babble, and repetitive political tactics that they feel the average American is tired of being subjected to."
The duo first joined Donald Trump as the Stump for Trump Girls on stage at his Raleigh, North Carolina rally on December 4, 2015. They later riled up the crowd at the Trump rally on January 2, 2016, in Biloxi, Mississippi, that attracted more than 14,000 people. At the Biloxi rally, the duo urged Democrats and independents in the audience to "ditch and switch", i.e. to register as Republicans and vote for Donald Trump if they really wanted to show their support. It is believed that this could be an important strategy for Trump as he might be relying on people who do not tend to vote and trying to persuade some Democrats and independents to change parties so that they can vote in states that allow only registered Republicans to participate.
See also
References
- ‘Stump For Trump Girls’ are transphobic, Cosby-loving, Confederate flag-hating Trump lovers, Raw Story, August 12, 2015.
- ^ Supporters Seek to Persuade Democrats to ‘Ditch and Switch’ for Donald Trump, New York Times, January 7, 2016.
- About us, Diamond and Silk official website.
- Donald Trump Supporters Diamond and Silk a Comedy Act?, Liberty Voice, December 9, 2015.
- ‘Stump for Trump’ duo rock capacity crowd at MS rally, The American Mirror, January 3, 2016.
- Sold-Out Crowd at Donald Trump’s Biloxi Rally, WKRG, January 3, 2016.
External link
- Diamond and Silk, official website.