WTF: Former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder blasts fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe (and attacks Harris)

[Celerity]

https://wjla.com/news/local/former-virginia-gov-douglas-wilder-blasts-fellow-democrat-terry-mcauliffe

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Former Democratic Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder is taking jabs at his fellow Democrat Terry McAuliffe who is running for a second term for governor against Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin.

In an interview with 7News, Wilder said McAuliffe used Gov. Ralph Northam’s black face scandal as a springboard to stage a political comeback.

“Terry McAuliffe has used it as a springboard to come back,” said Wilder. “He called on all of them to resign from office. A simple apology wouldn’t be enough for him then because it wouldn’t be a springboard for him to come back. And who did he call to step down? The Lt. Governor who was black. All the people he ran against for governor for the most part in the Democratic Party were black. Is he saying that he’s come back to rescue black people? Or to speak for black people? I think you know the answer to that is no.”

“I think it’s very interesting when Mr. McAuliffe asked for everyone to step down because they were wearing black face,” Wilder added. “And yet he’s running with the endorsement of one and taking the other to be his running mate.”

Democratic Former Virginia Governor Douglas Wilder said Vice President Kamala Harris' video endorsement supporting Terry McAuliffe for governor could jeopardize the 501(3)(C) status of those Virginia churches showing it—and some legal experts agree.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/kamala-harris-campaign-ad-jeopardizes-churches-nonprofit-status-say-experts/ar-AAPZgc6?li=BB141NW3

The taped campaign ad, which has been playing on Sundays in Black churches across the state, has Harris calling upon congregants to "raise your voice through your vote."

"[W]e were taught that it was our sacred responsibility to raise our voice and lift up the voices of our community. One of the most significant ways I believe we can raise our voice is through our vote so Virginians you have the opportunity now to raise your voice...," said Harris in the video, noting that early voting is underway. "I believe my friend Terry McAuliffe is the leader that Virginia needs at this moment."

While it's estimated that by November 2 the ad will have been played in upward of 300 churches, it has drawn ire from both Wilder and watchdog groups that advocate for the separation of church and state.

"Well, it's very good for her to do that, causing these churches to lose their tax-exempt status," said the 90-year old Wilder in a Washington Examiner piece earlier this week. "If this is legal, then it's surprising to me."

asshole

[RandySF]

1. Typical of Wilder.

[Celerity]

3. I'm unfamiliar with him, I'll admit, other than he was the first black governor ever elected

The first African-American governor of a U.S. state was P. B. S. Pinchback, who was not elected to the office of governor. Pinchback became Governor of Louisiana upon the removal of his predecessor from office, and served as governor from December 1872 to January 1873.

[spooky3]

6. Wilder is fudging the facts a bit. Lt. Gov. Fairfax was accused

By two Black women of sexual assaults allegedly occurring in 2000 and 2004. Northam and Herring were accused of appearing at costume parties in blackface circa 1984. None of the accusations against any of them were proven AFAIK, but there certainly was an important difference in what they were being accused of.

[RandySF]

13. He's notorious for bashing Democrats.

[Walleye]

2. I wonder if any churches have actually ever lost their tax exempt status for politics

[spooky3]

4. There are quite a few that should be first in line for that. Nt

[Walleye]

7. That's right I've never heard of any losing tax exempt status. Wilder has his head up his ass on thi

[spooky3]

8. He's 90 years old. So I'm inclined to give him a pass

but his comments really aren’t helpful.

[Walleye]

9. I know I want to respect him, but geez

[JohnSJ]

5. What is his purpose for this? To elect a trumper? And churches shouldn't engage in partisan

activities and expect tax exemption

[maxsolomon]

10. That will be the effect.

Repukes (used to) never speak ill of another Repuke.

Dems obviously prefer to tear each other down in the middle of a campaign's last week.

STFU old man.

[JohnSJ]

12. I agree, especially with such an important race

[oasis]

11. Dem unleashes torpedo at T.Mc's campaign.

Perfect timing

[bottomofthehill]

14. Governor Wilder Drama looking for a place to happen.

Look at me, look at me.

Attacked Chuck Robb, Barak Obama and not Terry. He ran as an independent briefly before he realized no one cared.

Go away Governor Wilder.

[Deep State Witch]

15. But yet

Evangelical Churches can host Republican candidates with no problems.