Disillusioned and former Republicans have developed a cottage industry claiming their party was pristine and egalitarian until Donald Trump dirtied it with authoritarianism. William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1976 until he died in 2005, an esteemed Republican, intimidated and harassed blacks and Latinos to discourage them from voting in the early 1960s. And when asked whether he had blocked voters denied it and perjured himself. One witness testified that he saw Rehnquist approach two black men waiting in line to vote, challenge their ability to read and ask them to leave. Another witness, James J. Brosnahan, a former U.S. attorney, testified that he saw Rehnquist in a predominant black and Latino precinct challenge voters to discourage them from voting. Brosnahan said he had been summoned to the precinct because of complaints about Rehnquist’s conduct. Two other witnesses also testified that they saw Rehnquist approach and attempt to intimidate voters.
Recent books such as American Psychosis by David Corn, It Was All a Lie by Stuart Stevens and American Strife) counter the myth of a Republican Party dedicated to egalitarian principles from the Civil War until Trump rode down the escalator in Trump Tower. Since the early 1960s, the Republican Party has tried to limit American citizens’ voting rights. Republicans do not believe they can consistently persuade voters to give them political power. But the question is, what policies do Republicans support that most American voters will not join? Watch this space!
Recent books such as American Psychosis by David Corn, It Was All a Lie by Stuart Stevens and American Strife) counter the myth of a Republican Party dedicated to egalitarian principles from the Civil War until Trump rode down the escalator in Trump Tower. Since the early 1960s, the Republican Party has tried to limit American citizens’ voting rights. Republicans do not believe they can consistently persuade voters to give them political power. But the question is, what policies do Republicans support that most American voters will not join? Watch this space!