Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Scratch a Republican, a Coward Bleeds

There's not a lot to smile about these days, but this story about Kentucky Republicans being afraid of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visiting their state is good:
"So now Barr is demanding that Ocasio-Cortez apologize to Crenshaw if she wants to accept his invitation, writing in a letter to her office that her comments 'demonstrate a lack of civility that is becoming far too common in the U.S. House of Representatives.' An apology's not likely to happen, though. Corbin Trent, a spokesman for Ocasio-Cortez, told The Courier-Journal, 'Luckily, we still have open borders with Kentucky. We don’t need Congressman Barr to meet with coal miners and have a town hall, though we’d love his participation if we do.'
Uninviting Ocasio-Cortez is probably a smart move on Barr's part in the long run. For one thing, there aren't any active coal mines in Barr's district. And James Comer, another Republican representative from Kentucky, told local news that he didn't 'see any upside' to having her come to Kentucky. 'I think a lot of Republicans are making a mistake picking on her. I think we need to be very prepared when we debate her on issues that we're having a hard time with.'"
Obviously when she has the time she should visit on her own.  And knowing her and her guts (something in woefully low supply among members of my political party) she will.

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