Most saw it as an unforced error at a time when Black Republicans feel they're making strides within the party.

The bitter fight between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Rep. Byron Donalds over a line about slavery in the state’s revised African American history standards is infuriating several prominent Black conservatives.

  • Mdotaut801@lemmy.worldEnglish
    68·
    1 year ago

    It’s weird to me that there are members of the right wing that are black but maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise? Republicans in general consistently vote against their own best interests.

    • CannaVet@lemmy.worldEnglish
      81·
      1 year ago

      Weirdly, even today, huge swatches of immigrants too. Legal AND Illegal.

      Turns out pulling the ladder up behind you knows no racial or socioeconomic bounds.

    • Saneless@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Well, some people get to a position in their lives where they’re selfish and have no problem fucking over people. When they decide to pick a party there’s only one for them. And yeah, you can be black and do that