July 28, 2019
It has become clearer than ever that Trump, faced with the escalating likelihood of impeachment, is pinning all of his hopes on fanning the flames of hatred. A disgusting racist who has never been shy about expressing his contempt for Black people, Trump has decided that condemning those in Congress who criticize his policies or investigate his corruption in explicitly racist terms is a “winning” strategy.
Yesterday’s target was House Oversight Chair, Congressman Elijah Cummings. Last week, Cummings excoriated acting DHS Secretary, Kevin McAleenan, for conditions at the border. Rep. Cummings challenged McAleenan’s contention that DHS was doing its best, asking, “ What does that mean? When a child is sitting in their own feces, can’t take a shower?” (Source: “Cummings tears into DHS chief for conditions at border facilities,” by Owen Daugherty, TheHill.com, 7/18/19). Continue reading “The myth of the moderate voter”