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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sun Jul 19, 2020, 02:58 PM Jul 2020

DeSantis and Rubio Brutally Fumble Their Responses to Lewis' Death

So far three Republicans have made complete fools of themselves following the death of civil rights hero John Lewis on Friday.

On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mishandled the somber occasion by callously brushing off a reporter’s question about Lewis’ passing during a coronavirus press conference. Senator Marco Rubio, also from Florida, and Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan completely botched their tributes to Lewis by sharing a photo of themselves with the late congressman Elijah Cummings.

A sad display on a sad day by all. Rubio actually doubled down on his error by using the erroneous photo as his Twitter user profile image.

Rubio eventually changed his user photo and deleted the tweet, which read, “It was an honor to know & be blessed with the opportunity to serve in Congress with John Lewis a genuine & historic American hero.”

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-rubio-fumble-their-responses-to-lewis-death-1030853/

Guess Rubio's one of those who thinks all black people look alike.

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