'I'm not going there': As Trump hurls racial invective, most Republicans stay silent

[DonViejo]

By Ashley Parker, Reporter
Seung Min Kim, Reporter
Robert Costa, Reporter

August 18 at 6:14 PM

The president of the United States had just lobbed another racially charged insult — this time calling his former top African American adviser a “dog” — but Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) had no interest in talking about it.

“I’ve got more important things on my mind, so I really don’t have a comment on that,” said the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, chuckling at the question.

Has President Trump ever said anything on race that made Cornyn uncomfortable? “I think the most important thing is to pay attention to what the president does, which I think has been good for the country,” the senator demurred.

What about his constituents back home — are they concerned? “I know you have to ask these questions but I’m not going to talk about that,” Cornyn said, politely ending the brief interview in the basement of the U.S. Capitol. “I just think that’s an endless little wild goose chase and I’m not going there.”

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[dalton99a]

1. Once again confirming what LBJ said

"If you can convince the lowest white man he's better than the best colored man, he won't notice you're picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he'll empty his pockets for you." - LBJ

[Generic Brad]

2. They don't have to go to where they already are

Racists never want to talk about racism.

[2naSalit]

3. Chickenshit traitors...nt

[Achilleaze]

4. Cornyn the Coward (R)

In terms of "courage" and sense of duty, he ranks right up there with republican LockerRoom Hanger-on Gymmie "I-know-nothing" Jones.