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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 [View all]

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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