TNGOP Hypocrites Outdo Themselves on MLK Day

Few things are more disgraceful than Tennessee Republican Party legislators claiming to appreciate MLK on this day every year when they spend the other 364 fighting against everything he stood for. Here are some examples of their glaring hypocrisy and some quotes reflecting what MLK actually stood for.

One of our all-time favorites, Rev. Dr. William Barber calls out Governor Lee…with Lee sitting right behind him:

 

 

Governor Bill Lee:

 

 

Rep. Mark Green:

 

 

Senator Blackburn:

 

 

Rep. John Rose:

 

 

State Rep. Lamberth:

 

 

Rep. Faison:

 

 

Rep. Kelsey:

 

 

Here are a couple of quotes that you’ll never see Republicans use in their disingenuous tributes:

 

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