Tennessee county Republican Party doubles down after sharing racist meme about Ocasio-Cortez

[workinclasszero]

‘We stand united’: Tennessee county Republican Party doubles down after sharing racist meme about Ocasio-Cortez

DAVID EDWARDS 23 JAN 2019 AT 11:02 ET

The Williamson County Republican Party of Tennessee this week defended sharing racist “political satire” about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).

A recent newsletter from the party included a meme featuring Ocasio-Cortez. In the graphic, a reporter is seen asking the Democratic congresswoman about her views on the Roe v. Wade abortion ruling.

It then shows Ocasio-Cortez responding with a racist joke.

“Thats [sic] the only two ways Mexicans can cross the river,” the graphic says.

Debbie Deaver, chair of the Williamson County Republican Party, told the Tennessean that she would not apologize for sharing the meme.

https://www.rawstory.com/2019/01/stand-united-tennessee-county-republican-party-doubles-sharing-racist-meme-ocasio-cortez/

[Iliyah]

1. I'll say this,

the Republican party is sure afraid of her.

[workinclasszero]

6. For sure

The 1%er GOP PTB fear they might have to pay some taxes so us 'useless eaters' can survive in their Randian hellscape.

[msongs]

2. millions of mexican americans n other latinx vote for repubs. wonder what it will

take to get to change that

[JustAnotherGen]

3. Of course not

A quick scan of her facebook pages shows she loves D'inesh Dsouza, Trump, and Governor Bill Lee.

She's a piece of shit and will cry like a little baby if anyone says anything even remotely 'mean' to her in real life.

This is why I say - there is no 'sisterhood'.

[spanone]

4. typical pukes...when called out, double down

fuck them

[unc70]

5. Really old "joke" widely known in South

Probably well known elsewhere. Lots of variations.

[2naSalit]

7. Just shows how institutionalized the racism really is...nt

[Celerity]

8. Debbie Deaver, racist Tea Party crackpot, beat out the establishment Rethug candidate 2 years ago

Showdown in Williamson County: Conservative Grassroots Debbie Deaver Vs. Establishment Tom Miller in Fight for GOP County Chair

http://tennesseestar.com/2017/02/27/showdown-in-williamson-county-conservative-grassroots-debbie-deaver-vs-establishment-tom-miller-in-fight-for-gop-county-chair/

[HopeAgain]

9. AOC can handle it

So far they have been unable to do to her what they did to some other Democrats that they have tried to demonize. I think they don't realize that she is very relatable which makes her less vulnerable to their shit.