Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports on a long-time white supremacist, ex-KKK leader, and convicted felon running for local office in Georgia.
The report points out that, though not a common phenomenon, this is also not an isolated one in these Trumpled times. Given the increased boldness of white supremacists, bigots, and haters, I think the article is well worth a read. Here’s a tiny bit:
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Jennifer Kavanagh, a senior political scientist with the RAND Corp. and an expert on political disinformation, said candidates with Doles’ background have good reasons to see an opening in mainstream politics. The rapid spread of disinformation on social media, a hyperpolarized political environment and the increase power of partisan rhetoric have created fertile ground for such campaigns, she said.