Since we're one week out from the Cleveland Mayoral primary election, I guess it's time to blow the lid on Citizens for Change PAC (aka Kevin Kelly for Mayor Inc.)
A THREAD
First - *everyone* has the right to support or oppose whoever they want to in the Cleveland Mayors race. While I support @bibb4cle, there are legitimate issues you can raise for EVERY candidate, including him.
But Citizens for Change PAC crossed the line with their hit piece against @BibbForCLE , essentially disqualifying @kevinkelleyCLE and let me explain why...
I know who paid for & put out the racist hit piece against @BibbForCLE.
The one where they darken his skin tone & use the old racist trope of criminalizing a highly educated & qualified black man?
It’s one of the oldest tricks in their book. But they fucked up.
A THREAD
As a leader in national dem politics, I’ve seen it all. But if there is one issue that pisses me off more than anything, it’s when white men weaponize race when they can’t win on merit.
And while I don’t know @kevinkelleyCLE, he and his friends have crossed a line.
1st - I am not like a lot of black people the powerful white Dem leaders in Cleveland are used to dealing with. I have my own nat’l orgs. I have my own network. I have my own financial resources.
I am not a bought, owned or controlled black man. Hence, their first mistake.