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32. Herschel Walker Gives Racists An Excuse And Affirmation

Reply to barbtries (Reply #13)

Thu Dec 1, 2022, 10:52 AM

Dec 2022

They have the excuse of being "willing to vote for a black guy" and the affirmation of elevating as an example of black manhood a living embodiment of their worst stereotypes (dimwitted, violent, promiscuous).

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New rule at Herschel Walker events: journalists can't get within 20 feet of Walker afterwards. [View all] CottonBear Dec 2022 OP

Political stiff arm underpants Dec 2022 #1

The job of a Senator is to bring folks together. 🐺 🧛‍♀️ CottonBear Dec 2022 #4

Love it yankee87 Dec 2022 #9

I hope so! 🌞 ✨ 🧛‍♀️ ✨ 🧛 ✨ 🧛‍♂️ ✨ 🌞 CottonBear Dec 2022 #10

Werewolves would kick Dracula's ass Ray Bruns Dec 2022 #17

Quote Offered As A Counterpoint smb Dec 2022 #28

If Herschel Walker Got A Gig As A "Creature Feature" Host I'd Probably Watch smb Dec 2022 #24

And Kari Lake swore to be their worst freaking nightmare Walleye Dec 2022 #2

The campaign has kept mostly kept Walker away from the press & public. CottonBear Dec 2022 #6

Yet The Press fails to mention as they should every minute, that Walker is refusing to take Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2022 #19

The GA press (mainly AJC & Network TV) don't talk about it... CottonBear Dec 2022 #27

Maybe ad election ad disclosure laws, updated daily...on official website! Let the voters see! Alexander Of Assyria Dec 2022 #35

See The Confidence They Show In Their Candidate! smb Dec 2022 #30

Interesting! Jackson Co. is a majority red county. CottonBear Dec 2022 #34

Yesterday I drove through some very red areas: brer cat Dec 2022 #3

That's a good sign - literally! Thanks for the report! CottonBear Dec 2022 #5

+1 hlthe2b Dec 2022 #14

Then MFM008 Dec 2022 #7

There's only coverage of his lies, non-residency, & abusive behavior toward women, CottonBear Dec 2022 #8

Quite a little scheme the GOP has cooked up, isn't it? Blue Owl Dec 2022 #11

Economical approach means that they can use the same signs littlemissmartypants Dec 2022 #36

Remember - Herschel is the best that republicans have to offer. keithbvadu2 Dec 2022 #12

i can't believe there's even a RACE here. barbtries Dec 2022 #13

Herschel Walker Gives Racists An Excuse And Affirmation smb Dec 2022 #32

good point. barbtries Dec 2022 #33

Unfortunately the logic they use affirms their stupidity. littlemissmartypants Dec 2022 #37

A sane campaign wants as much press attention as possible. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2022 #15

20 feet is nothing when a reporter screams at him. Makes little difference in my mind. machoneman Dec 2022 #16

Maybe reporters should yell football moves Marthe48 Dec 2022 #18

LOL! That's a great idea! CottonBear Dec 2022 #23

This will also help prevent unwanted pregnancies Yonnie3 Dec 2022 #20

Just sayin' CottonBear Dec 2022 #31

Harbinger of what Walker's actual service would look like pandr32 Dec 2022 #21

20 feet? BidenRocks Dec 2022 #22

20 feet? Turbineguy Dec 2022 #25

Reminds me of Saint Ronnie Major Nikon Dec 2022 #26

Ronnie was a GOP puppet just like Herschel. NT CottonBear Dec 2022 #29