Cardi B is considering running for Congress – and she’s already got the backing of Bernie Sanders supporters
Cardi B said if returns to her studies she could become a member of Congress. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Cardi B is coming to a Congress near you, maybe, after she teased her campaign to become a member of the US House of Representatives.
The 27-year-old rapper tweeted on Tuesday that if she went “back to school” she could “be part of Congress”.
It comes off the back of her tweet on Monday when she expressed her desire to “be a politician”.
The two-pronged pundit, being vocal supporter of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and staunch critic of US president Donald Trump, was caught in the crossfire after her announcement as she clashed with Republican followers.
Although, she did receive backing from the People for Bernie group.
We got you. pic.twitter.com/jkZlUbEayQ
— People for Bernie (@People4Bernie) January 13, 2020
Cardi B trades barbs with Republican voters patronising her views.
Detractors, primarily Trump enthusiasts, targeted Cardi, but she quashed ant and all criticism that users pelted her with.
Sis your lips ashy and you barely have none …Leave me alone .I didn’t insulted your party or your believes so please don’t try me and let’s keep sweet OK….don’t want to dog walk you ❤️ https://t.co/48NEfjdCUg pic.twitter.com/GDo53bIN6v— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 14, 2020
You really mad cause you stay takin pics like this and mention Trump 20 times a day to get his attention.HEY! Don’t take your anger out on me cause he don’t wanna fuck you sis 🤷🏽♀️😩😩 https://t.co/sIaKIPmtQx pic.twitter.com/68X2DpZUIj— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 14, 2020
Congress-person Cardi implored her followers to have “friendly debates” with her, especially if they are Conservative.
And I’ll voice mines HOWEVER don’t try me and don’t take my kindness for weakness.I BE VIOLATING!!! I don’t really like being on that type of time.We grown ! Let’s be grown .Lets teach and learn .— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 14, 2020
One Republican follower said he was “cool” with Cardi’s criteria, “just don’t touch my guns”.
The comment sparked her to sketch out her views on gun control.
She explained: “I do believe we have the right to bare arms, however, I do believe in order to get a gun we should get mental check-ups, proper training and a older age limit to own one.
Listen , I do believe we have the right to bare arms however I do believe in order to get a gun we should get mental check ups, proper training and a older age limit to own one .If the proper age limit to drinking is 21 because these kids can’t handle their liquor how can they .. https://t.co/mDb28tUKMh
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 14, 2020
“If the proper age limit to drinking is 21, because these kids can’t handle their liquor how can they possibly get the responsibility to own a gun?
“Is that fair?” the Grammy award-winning musician added.
To another follower who flattened the right to own a firearm to “free speech”, the ‘Be Careful’ singer sounded out: “And it can also get prohibited like the time alcohol was but guess what?
“It was allow again with regulations and strict rules and now people drink responsibly.”
But the singer sparring with her more right wing-leaning followers didn’t end there, as one mentioned that “you can be 18 to join the military”.
To join the military you need proper training and follow rules right ?They do evaluation check to get in right ?If you don’t qualify you get kicked out right?so if you don’t get training and don’t follow proper rules and don’t qualify to own a gun you shouldn’t have one . https://t.co/txnACFGaYW— Cardi B (@iamcardib) January 14, 2020
“To join the military you need proper training and follow rules right?” the performed prodded.
“They do evaluation check to get in right? If you don’t qualify you get kicked out right?
“So, if you don’t get training and don’t follow proper rules and don’t qualify to own a gun you shouldn’t have one.”
