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RandySF

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Fri Feb 16, 2024, 11:04 PM Feb 2024

Michigan GOP Rep. Doubles Down on Racist Tweet

Since Michigan Republican lawmaker Josh Schriver shared a racist conspiracy theory online last week, he’s wasted no time doubling down on his rhetoric—even after losing his state House committee and staff as a result.

“I’m a White rapper and most conservative voting Representative in Michigan,” Rep. Schriver, who rhymes about his voting record and Jesus, wrote Wednesday on X. “I guess it was only a matter of time before I was falsely labeled a ‘raaacist!’”

n another post, the 31-year-old declared, “I’m a Christian…not a racist.”

“I’ve worked in inner city schools with autistic children,” he continued. “Some politicians refuse to go near these communities. I go anywhere God leads me!” (One X user replied, “Self immolation is a sight to behold. Someone get this guy in touch with a PR firm ASAP.”).




https://www.thedailybeast.com/michigan-gop-rep-josh-schriver-doubles-down-on-racist-tweet?ref=wrap

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Michigan GOP Rep. Doubles Down on Racist Tweet (Original Post) RandySF Feb 2024 OP
his racist tweet implied that more black people than white people was a bad thing. that is racist, pure and simple BlueWaveNeverEnd Feb 2024 #1
"Most Conservative" Rep in Michigan? BOSSHOG Feb 2024 #2

BlueWaveNeverEnd

(14,953 posts)
1. his racist tweet implied that more black people than white people was a bad thing. that is racist, pure and simple
Fri Feb 16, 2024, 11:08 PM
Feb 2024

BOSSHOG

(44,738 posts)
2. "Most Conservative" Rep in Michigan?
Fri Feb 16, 2024, 11:19 PM
Feb 2024

Sadly still something to be proud of? Isn’t it cute how comer and Jordan always argue about who is the most conservative. And any host on faux braying about their creditable witnesses.

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