1. This will be a thread of Republicans shamelessly exploiting King's legacy by pretending to honor King with a tweet while using their power to oppose everything that King stood for
Follow along if interested.
2. King did not change Congressman Bucshon's heart or mind when he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on August 24, 2021
3. No one is doing more to undermine MLK's legacy than Mitch McConnell. King fought for voting rights and an end to poverty. McConnell undermines voting rights and anti-poverty programs.
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4. The time to remember King's legacy was on August 24, 2021. But, on that day, Congressman Stauber voting against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
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5. Congressman Gallagher forgot about his "enduring commitment to justice" when he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on August 24, 2021.
6. Cole was less inspired by King's legacy on 1/6/21, when he voted to throw out millions of votes and install Trump for a second term, or on 8/24/21 when he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
7. Was Congressman Wittman "striving" to be like King when he voted to overturn the election on 1/6/21? Or when he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on 8/24/21?
8. Was Congressman Reschenthaler reflecting on King's unmatched courage when he voted to throw out millions of votes based on Trump's lies? Or when, a few months later, he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act?
9. Lankford is sending this tweet "honoring" MLK while participating in a FILIBUSTER to block federal legislation to protect voting rights
10. Was Congressman Lesko supporting "equal rights and justice for all" when she voted to throw out millions of votes and install Trump for a second term? Or when she voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act?
11. Senator Young is tweeting about the "lessons" of MLK Jr while he participates in a filibuster blocking federal legislation to protect voting rights.
12. I wrote about King's real legacy in my newsletter today. There is a lot more to it than the 35 words that Republicans like to quote.
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13. Congressman Westerman was not honoring King's "world changing work" when he voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
14. Senator Hagerty is sending this tweet as he participates in a filibuster of federal protections for voting rights, which was at the center of King's life and legacy
15. Was MLK's legacy in your heart when you voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on August 24, 2021?
16. Did what MLK stood for slip your mind on 1/6/21 when you voted to throw out millions of votes and install Trump for a second term? Or when you voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act?
17. Congressman Armstrong probably should have reflected more on King's life and legacy before you voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
18. If Senator Tillis truly wanted to honor MLK Jr's legacy, he would stop filibustering federal protections for voting rights.
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19. Senator Ted Cruz could help "lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice" by ending his participation in the filibuster of federal voting protections
20. Congresswoman Cheney could have "remembered and honored" the legacy of MLK Jr on 8/24/21. Instead, she voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
21. Senator Risch could celebrate the life of MLK Jr. Instead, he's participating in a filibuster of federal protections for voting rights
22. This is about accountability. If you are draping yourself in the image of King, people should know you are opposing the policies he fought and died for
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23. King advocated for more than "love, freedom, unity, and opportunity." He advocated for VOTING RIGHTS.
Congressman Newhouse voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act on August 24, 2021
24. Congressman Brady is forgetting a lot of Dr. King’s words. Specifically King's advocacy for voting rights.
Instead, Brady voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
25. King was more than just a "voice for peace, equality & love." King was an advocate for tangible things, like voting rights.
Senator Scott trampled on voting rights when he voted to throw out millions of votes and install Trump for a second term.
26. If Congressman Dunn was "striving to continue Dr. King's work" he would not have voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
27. Can't leave out @ChuckGrassley, who not only is currently participating in a filibuster of federal voting rights legislation but VOTED AGAINST CREATING AN MLK HOLIDAY as a member of Congress in 1983
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