Good answer. Not only isn't it the 1860s, it's also not the 1960s. To get elected in Virginia, you have to win votes from people whose families weren't living in the state in 1860, or even in 1960.
Hint to Corey: nobody who doesn't support you now is going to decide to vote for you based on talk like this, but some who are undecided will decide not to vote for you because of what you said.
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Bingo!
You and I see it! Know the way it should be handled!
Questions like that in a public forum are a bright pink bear trap with glitter and spangles!
Want to discuss the nuances of the “War Between the States”. Join a Civil War Roundtable or go to grad school in Civil War history or political philosophy specializing in 19th century American Thought. Don’t do it while your running for office! Many of those listening are not your friends! It’s a campaign not a PolySci bull session!
“I would discuss this further but do not want to open myself to accusations of Islamaphobia.”
I absolutely agree with you here.