Yes, as we’ve seen, most Democrats WILL gladly place their ideological beliefs and their Party over their ountry without batting an eyelash. But what makes this unusual is that Congressman Clay and Congresman Cleaver are putting Black Lives Matter -and for once their own constituents – above Party loyalty – for the time being.
“I’m going to vote for Claire, but Claire is going to have to bring her ass to St. Louis,” Franks said to applause at a town hall he hosted Feb. 17. In response to Franks comments, McCaskill had asked African American elected officials in Kansas City and St. Louis to sign the letter. Among those who were approached by McCaskill are U.S. Reps. Emanuel Cleaver of Kansas City and Lacy Clay of St. Louis, and state Rep. Gail McCann Beatty, the minority leader in the Missouri House. Each declined to sign. Read more…
“Claire McCaskill has been my friend and colleague for more than 30 years,” Clay said in an email. “She has my strong support and helping her win in November will be my top priority, along with my reelection to the U.S. House.” – Rep. Lacy Clay
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