Rep. Cheney On Steve King’s Comments: ‘Absolutely Abhorrent, Racist’

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Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined the chorus of Republicans suddenly roused to condemn Rep. Steve King’s (R-IA) latest offensive statements.

“This wasn’t the first time, but his language questioning whether or not the notion of white supremacy is offensive is absolutely abhorrent, it’s racist, we do not support it or agree with it,” said Cheney, the third in command for House Republicans. “And as I said, I think he should find another line of work.”

King was stripped of his committee roles Monday as reprisal for his comments.

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  1. Avatar for meri meri says:

    Racism is fine as long as you don’t break the cardinal rule: Quiet rooms, Steve.

    But I love how people like this bitch and the two jackoff standing next to her are pretending they’ve never heard a word from King before this.

  2. Avatar for mames5 mames5 says:

    King seems to be the sacrificial lamb in the GOP’s efforts to soften their image. King has been saying stuff like this for years–suddenly they’re all stunned and morally outraged by his words?!

  3. Cheney, the third in command for House Republicans

    How did this vile spawn of Satan move up in the House Republican leadership so quickly? I shudder at the thought of her being Speaker if the Republican’ts retake the House and something happens to McCarthy and to whoever is presently #2.

  4. ‘Absolutely Abhorrent, Racist’

    I know, I say it all the time in private. WTF is wrong with that guy not keeping this shit behind closed doors!

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