The final death blow to the Republican party? (Steve King votes to condemn his own 'racist' comments)

Robbie Key · January 16th, 2019

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKCN1P92BC

U.S. House, including Steve King, votes to condemn his racist statements
Ginger Gibson
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a resolution disapproving statements made by Representative Steve King that were roundly criticized as racist, and King himself voted in favor of it.

King, a Republican who represents a conservative district in Iowa, gave a media interview earlier this month in which he questioned why “white supremacy” is considered offensive.

The measure, which passed 424 to 1, stopped short of a formal censure. The resolution instead quoted King’s remarks and then condemned racism in general.

King himself voted in favor of the resolution, which referred to his remarks, because he said his comments were taken out of context and he too condemns white supremacy and racism.

“The words are likely what I said, but I want to read them to you the way that I likely said it,” King said, who then read them aloud. “There are 13 words that caused this fire storm, but I regret that we’re in this place.”

House Democratic leaders did not rule out holding a censure vote at a later date. Only Representative Bobby Rush, a Democrat from Illinois, voted against the measure, and he had called for a formal censure vote to be taken instead.

Republicans and Democrats took to the floor to condemn King.

“Racial division is a fault line that is ripping our nation apart,” said Representative Jim Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in the U.S. House who sponsored the resolution of disapproval. “This body must speak out.”

Republicans moved on Monday to strip King of his committee assignments in response to his comments. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called on King to resign.

Lynne Cheney, the third most powerful House Republican, echoed McConnell, saying King “should find another line of work.”

King, who has a history of making statements that critics have condemned as racist, said in a statement that his comments in The New York Times interview were “completely mischaracterized” and the committee’s decision was “a political decision that ignores the truth.”

King was first elected to Congress in 2002 and won re-election in November with just over 50 percent of the vote, sharply lower than the 61.2 percent he polled in 2016.

Republican Randy Feenstra, a state lawmaker in Iowa, has already announced his intention to wage a primary campaign against King.

Longbaugh · January 16th, 2019

Links to a different article. A worse, worse article.

I just, flat out, hate this country, anymore...

Great...

Just what we need:

President Blonde Mommy.

Mencken.

Black flag.

Channeling Temujin...

If it isn't one of us...

If it resists at all...

Kill it.

If it endorses democracy in the slightest...

Have you ever seen that French movie, Martyrs?

You should.

That's pain right there.

Democracy is the religion of slaves.

I wonder if it would be possible to maintain a cult of whites only within the greater Islam.

Ironguard1940 · January 16th, 2019

Who voted against the cuckdemnation?

Dan Hadaway · January 16th, 2019

This shows the entire house to be completely illiterate. He said something to the effect of, "....white nationalist, white supremacist -- Western Civilization when did that become a bad thing?" That's not a direct quote, but it's the jist of it. He was just questioning how not being ashamed of the accomplishments of western civilization became white supremacy. But I guess even that is racist enough for our "representatives."

Robbie Key · January 16th, 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironguard1940

Who voted against the cuckdemnation?

Some democrat who wanted to go further in punishing him.

Jim B · January 16th, 2019

My understanding is that he said he greatly valued Western civilization and that is not white nationalist or white supremacist to hold such an opinion. But the NYT purposely jumbled it up to make it sound like he was condoning white supremacy.

The kike worshipping Republicans are quick to scream "fake news" but then lick the boots of the lying press when they demand the scalp of someone they deem "racist" or holding objectionable opinions.

Ironguard1940 · January 16th, 2019

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbie Key

Some democrat who wanted to go further in punishing him.

So basically it was unanimous. Some House members didn't vote though. I am sure the only reason for that is they were absent during the vote or it would have been 435-0 instead of 424-1.

January 16th, 2019	#1
Robbie Key Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,399 Blog Entries: 8	The final death blow to the Republican party? (Steve King votes to condemn his own 'racist' comments) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...-idUSKCN1P92BC U.S. House, including Steve King, votes to condemn his racist statements Ginger Gibson 3 MIN READ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to pass a resolution disapproving statements made by Representative Steve King that were roundly criticized as racist, and King himself voted in favor of it. King, a Republican who represents a conservative district in Iowa, gave a media interview earlier this month in which he questioned why “white supremacy” is considered offensive. The measure, which passed 424 to 1, stopped short of a formal censure. The resolution instead quoted King’s remarks and then condemned racism in general. King himself voted in favor of the resolution, which referred to his remarks, because he said his comments were taken out of context and he too condemns white supremacy and racism. “The words are likely what I said, but I want to read them to you the way that I likely said it,” King said, who then read them aloud. “There are 13 words that caused this fire storm, but I regret that we’re in this place.” House Democratic leaders did not rule out holding a censure vote at a later date. Only Representative Bobby Rush, a Democrat from Illinois, voted against the measure, and he had called for a formal censure vote to be taken instead. Republicans and Democrats took to the floor to condemn King. “Racial division is a fault line that is ripping our nation apart,” said Representative Jim Clyburn, the highest ranking African American in the U.S. House who sponsored the resolution of disapproval. “This body must speak out.” Republicans moved on Monday to strip King of his committee assignments in response to his comments. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called on King to resign. Lynne Cheney, the third most powerful House Republican, echoed McConnell, saying King “should find another line of work.” King, who has a history of making statements that critics have condemned as racist, said in a statement that his comments in The New York Times interview were “completely mischaracterized” and the committee’s decision was “a political decision that ignores the truth.” King was first elected to Congress in 2002 and won re-election in November with just over 50 percent of the vote, sharply lower than the 61.2 percent he polled in 2016. Republican Randy Feenstra, a state lawmaker in Iowa, has already announced his intention to wage a primary campaign against King.

January 16th, 2019	#2
Longbaugh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 849	Links to a different article. A worse, worse article. I just, flat out, hate this country, anymore... Great... Just what we need: President Blonde Mommy. Mencken. Black flag. Channeling Temujin... If it isn't one of us... If it resists at all... Kill it. If it endorses democracy in the slightest... Have you ever seen that French movie, Martyrs? You should. That's pain right there. Democracy is the religion of slaves. I wonder if it would be possible to maintain a cult of whites only within the greater Islam. __________________ Free Palestine.

January 16th, 2019	#3
Ironguard1940 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,613	One lone voice voted not to cuck Who voted against the cuckdemnation?

January 16th, 2019	#4
Dan Hadaway . Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3,929	This shows the entire house to be completely illiterate. He said something to the effect of, "....white nationalist, white supremacist -- Western Civilization when did that become a bad thing?" That's not a direct quote, but it's the jist of it. He was just questioning how not being ashamed of the accomplishments of western civilization became white supremacy. But I guess even that is racist enough for our "representatives." Last edited by Dan Hadaway; January 16th, 2019 at 06:59 PM.

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Jim B Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 119	My understanding is that he said he greatly valued Western civilization and that is not white nationalist or white supremacist to hold such an opinion. But the NYT purposely jumbled it up to make it sound like he was condoning white supremacy. The kike worshipping Republicans are quick to scream "fake news" but then lick the boots of the lying press when they demand the scalp of someone they deem "racist" or holding objectionable opinions.