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