Posted on 08/29/2018 4:52:00 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Dan Rather blasts 'openly racist rhetoric' from political figures
By Avery Anapol - 08/29/18 07:08 PM EDT
Longtime CBS News anchor Dan Rather on Wednesday blasted openly racist rhetoric from political figures, saying the current climate reminds him of years spent covering the civil rights movement.
Without naming any specific names or incidents, Rather, a frequent critic of President Trump, called out elected officials and candidates for their shocking rhetoric.
Openly racist rhetoric from elected officials and candidates brings me back decades to covering the civil rights movement, Rather tweeted. It's shocking - a potent reminder of our troubled time. But I believe most Americans will reject hate, eager to embrace a more inclusive and just future.
Openly racist rhetoric from elected officials and candidates brings me back decades to covering the civil rights movement. It's shocking - a potent reminder of our troubled time. But I believe most Americans will reject hate, eager to embrace a more inclusive and just future. Dan Rather (@DanRather) August 29, 2018
Rathers comments come hours after Florida GOP gubernatorial nominee Rep. Ron DeSantis (Fla.) sparked massive backlash for his comments about the Democratic nominee, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.
Earlier Wednesday, DeSantis told Florida voters not to monkey this up by voting for Gillum. Gillum, a progressive candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), would be the states first black governor if elected.
Critics and Democratic figures were quick to call DeSantis comment racist, with Gillums campaign manager saying it was more like a "bull horn" than a "dog whistle."
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"Obama couldn't sell watermelons"
"They couldn't see past their watermelons and tacos"
Rather would certainly call them racist if they came out of a republican's mouth, instead of his own filthy piehole
A talk show host who I listen to in the morning, Mark Simone, said that Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama and Chuck Schumer all have used similar “monkey” expressions.
DeSantis is a very good candidate and the left was hanging from trees, monkeying around waiting to catch Ron to hurt him. I hope this will not!
You have to admit there is a definite likeness there, LOL. Forgive me I am a former Bush fan.
stopped reading here.
Yeah, Dubya was indeed somewhat simian.
In many ways...LOL
Dan Rather? I thought he died in grease fire.
I’m surprised old Dan could stop drooling on himself long enough to mumble a statement, however incoherent it may be.
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