When liberals say ‘race’ they just mean ‘party.’
The article argues that some liberal commentators conflate political affiliation with race, suggesting that criticism of white Republicans representing majority-Black cities is less about racial representation and more about partisan opposition. It cites examples such as criticism of Republican candidates like Byron Donalds and Winsome Earle-Sears, despite their racial backgrounds, because of their conservative policies. The author contends that this pattern reveals a tendency to equate 'diversity' with Democratic politics rather than genuine racial inclusion.
- ▪Emmanuel Felton expressed concern that a white Republican representing Memphis would undermine the goals of the Voting Rights Act, despite the city currently being represented by a white Democrat.
- ▪Byron Donalds, a Black Republican, was dismissed by Democratic Rep. Cori Bush as not a 'historic candidate' for Speaker because of his conservative policy positions.
- ▪Winsome Earle-Sears, a Black woman elected as Virginia's lieutenant governor, was characterized by some liberal commentators as not representing true diversity due to her Republican affiliation.
- ▪A UK commentator argued that Indian-British politician Rishi Sunak's potential rise to Prime Minister should not be celebrated as a diversity milestone because of his political views.
- ▪The article claims that some liberals define racial identity through political alignment, suggesting that being 'Black' or a 'minority' is contingent on supporting liberal or Democratic policies.
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Read this social media comment by the Washington Post’s former race reporter. Memphis is the second Blackest big city in the country, and it’s about to be gerrymandered within an inch of its life so a white Republican can represent it in Congress. This was exactly the thing Congress was trying to address with the Voting Rights Act. https://t.co/XfNipOsfEX Recommended Stories What’s behind the Trump-Meloni divorce? Punishing Iraqi militias, Rubio bolsters Libyan ones Israel needs to learn that Russia is no partner — Emmanuel Felton (@emmanuelfelton) May 2, 2026 He is worried that a very black city will be represented by a white Republican if Republicans redistrict Tennessee.
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