I don't understand the political calculus that caused Republicans to suddenly turn on Steve "not Stephen" King. King has been openly racist for his entire career, and just a couple of months ago many of the same people now condemning him were helping him get reelected. I guess it is good that at least some people in the party now realize that not condemning King will solidify their reputation as a party of racists, which means losing votes in an increasingly diversifying electorate. But whatever they do with King, it has zero chance of improving their image on race issues as long as Donald Trump is the effective party leader.
I don't think condemning King and stripping him of his committee assignments buys them anything as long as they are unwilling to go after Trump when he does similar things.
I don't think condemning King and stripping him of his committee assignments buys them anything as long as they are unwilling to go after Trump when he does similar things.
