Andrew Gillum Is the New World Champion of Devastating Political Ethers

[babylonsister]

Andrew Gillum Is the New World Champion of Devastating Political Ethers
Photo of Jay Willis
By Jay Willis


Have you ever watched a bigot’s soul disappear from his body on live television?

Andrew Gillum, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Florida, is a staunch progressive who boasts a robust policy agenda that includes, among many other things, Medicaid expansion, marijuana legalization, corporate-tax increases, and fair pay for public-school teachers. He favors Medicare for all and debt-free public college, and as the campaign nears its end, he has articulated a powerful closing argument for why Americans should reject cynical, zero-sum Trumpian politics and be optimistic about this country's future again.

Andrew Gillum, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Florida, can also deliver the type of punchline that compels the souls of bigoted men to spontaneously abandon their frail human forms and flee headlong into the night.

On Wednesday, during the final debate between Gillum and leering Trump acolyte Ron DeSantis, the moderator listed off just a few of the many times that DeSantis, a man who insists that he is not a racist, either said racist things himself or cozied up to others who did the same. Before the moderator could actually ask a question, though, the Republican candidate lost it.

"How the hell am I supposed to know every single statement somebody makes?" he shouted, apparently unaware of the existence of the Internet. DeSantis then dithered for a while about his military deployments alongside people of color, as if his brief coexistence with minority service members somehow proved that he is not racist, and that those with whom he associates are not racists, either. "I am not going to bow down to the altar of political correctness," concluded the man who launched his campaign against a black man by urging voters not to "monkey up" the election.

By the time DeSantis finished spluttering, Gillum was smiling. "My grandmother used to say, 'A hit dog will holler,' " he began, prompting whoops from the audience. He continued.

Mr. DeSantis has neo-Nazis helping him out in this state. He has spoken at racist conferences. He's accepted a contribution—and would not return it—from someone who referred to the former president of the United States as a 'Muslim N-I-G-G-E-R.' When asked to return that money, he said no. He's using that money to now fund negative ads. Now, I'm not calling Mr. DeSantis a racist. I'm simply saying the racists believe he's a racist.

more...

https://www.gq.com/story/andrew-gillum-hit-dog-will-holler?fbclid=IwAR1GB4tv7lxMEVuuwFVuONZQOOsNS4qY_pdrw5MMS9wh7dMvq5y9QTkP_RM

[manor321]

1. We need to use "racists believe he's a racist" against ALL Republicans!

[Sunsky]

4. Oh I wished that line was used against Trump

It was beautiful to watch.

[Hamlette]

13. it was brilliantly put. There is no defense.

the right is all hot and bothered that we call them racists. He didn't call him a racist. It's much stronger than "some people say".

[MontanaMama]

2. I'm not saying they're racists...

But many people are saying they’re racists!

[2naSalit]

3. +1

[grantcart]

5. Who knows they could be 400 pound racists in their mothers basement

[MontanaMama]

9. Sounds legit to me!

[calimary]

20. "Lotta people are saying... "

I hope Gillum wipes the damn floor with this little CON racist.

And YES, dammit! Let’s call it What It IS. No more mincing words. No more tippy-toeing around the disgraceful facts. Call it WHAT IT IS.

[peekaloo]

6. Reminds me of a Simpsons episode where a blimp floated across the screen

that said, " Fox News Not Racist but #1 with Racists"

[SaintLouisBlues]

14. Great minds peekaloo. You beat me to it.

[peekaloo]

15. A fellow Simpsons fan!

Last edited Fri Oct 26, 2018, 12:36 PM - Edit history (1)

I forgot it was a helicopter! D'oh!

[SaintLouisBlues]

7. The Simpsons nailed this response years ago:

[MontanaMama]

10. THAT is awesome.

Bookmarked for future reference.

[bullwinkle428]

12. One of my all-time favorite visuals from an amazing show!

[Wounded Bear]

8. I've said many times...

I don't know if Trump is a racist or not, but I do know that he acts like a racist.

[Caliman73]

17. AND Racists truly believe that he is on their side.

I don't know about anyone else but if racists or sexists, or any other deplorable group started to gravitate toward my message, I would really have to take a hard look at what I was putting out there.

Obviously Trump, DiSantis, and the rest of the GOP know exactly what they are putting out there. They have usually kept just enough distance to feign shock that racists and sexists support them. Trump has turned on the lights and like cockroaches, Republicans are scattering.

[Maraya1969]

11. It is so heartening to know that racists are losing in the public square and in the governing

quarters. It still blows my mind how many racists are around and/or have been a part of our government but it is really nice to see that they are being uncovered and told to go home.

[SWBTATTReg]

16. Gillim is a pretty sharp cookie!! What a guy and candidate!! Best wishes to the obviously more...

qualified candidate by far.

[Hekate]

18. My friend who lives in Florida said that Gillum absolutely shredded De Santis, & now I see how!

The bits I have seen are a thing of beauty and a joy to behold.

[liberal N proud]

19. The trumpkins want to take the country so far back

That they forgot about modern technology and it is listening to everything they say.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

21. Repugs just can't help themselves.

Give 'em 5-minutes and they'll blurt out something stupid every time........

Their brains are simply overflowing with bullshit and lies, so that's all that can come out......

[Progressive dog]

22. I've seen that part of the debate multiple times on news shows

and I hope they keep playing it.

Now, I'm not calling Mr. DeSantis a racist. I'm simply saying the racists believe he's a racist.