Jason Chaffetz: Steve King must face real consequences for his white supremacy remarks

FOX NEWS ^ | 1/14/19 | Jason Chaffetz

[Blue House Sue]

Once again, House Republican leaders last week found themselves having to answer for the offensive statements of Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. This time King further confirmed his insensitivity and evidently racist approach to public policy.

The New York Times quoted King asking, "White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization – how did that language become offensive?"

In a frank Washington Post op-ed, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., asked, “Why are Republicans accused of racism? Because we’re silent on things like this.”

To their credit, many Republican office holders were quick to condemn the provocative remarks, with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst tweeting, “I condemn Rep. Steve King’s comments on white supremacy; they are offensive and racist – and not representative of our state of Iowa.”

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was also fed up, telling NBC’s Meet the Press, “What Steve King said was stupid. It was stupid, it was hurtful, it was wrong. And he needs to stop it. I think all of us ought to be united regardless of party in saying white supremacism, white nationalism is hatred, it is bigotry, it is evil, it is wrong. And I think we need that clarity. And I'm certainly going to urge everyone to provide that clarity."

Such acknowledgments are important and necessary. But words are not enough. We have had tweets, apologies and talk. Enough words. Now we need action. It is time to do what is right and remove King from his position on the House Judiciary Committee. We cannot afford to be silent.

[M Kehoe]

Hey rex, how ya skin’s?

I didn’t call myself a White racist. Go back and look at the post again. I’m sure you will find your mistake.

Now YOU can call me a White racist and I will laugh in your face.

On the other hand my African American wife might shoot you.

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