Texas county GOP chair-elect won't assume office amid backlash for posting MLK quote with a banana

[Demovictory9]

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/06/politics/keith-nielsen-harris-county-texas-gop-chair-resigns/index.html

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Keith Nielsen, the GOP chairman-elect in Harris County, announced in a Facebook post that he would be stepping aside and would not be taking office in August. Harris County encompasses Houston and the surrounding area.

"I have spent my entire adult life supporting conservative candidates and causes and I am grateful for the thousands of supporters who have reached out to me over the last several days," Nielsen's post began.

"I regret that I must step aside as Chairman-elect of the Harris County Republican Party and will not be taking office on Aug. 3rd. I will continue to stand up for the values that have made our country great...'Faith, family and freedom.' Dr. King's quote is as relevant today as when it was delivered. 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,'" he added.

Earlier this week, Nielsen had posted to Facebook an image of a King quote -- "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" -- featured with a banana, according to The Texas Tribune.

[beachbumbob]

1. difficult for racist to hide their inner racism

Now we need to make them fearful to express it.

[abqtommy]

2. I like MLK and bananas...Keith Nielsen not so much...