Posted on 10/29/2025 7:41:43 PM PDT by Red Badger
The recent appearance of gubernatorial candidate Democrat Abigail Spanberger at the Virginia NAACP's annual convention set off a predictable online firestorm.
Given that her GOP opponent in the race, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, is a black woman, several right-leaning commentators took time to point out the obvious:
The recent appearance of gubernatorial candidate Democrat Abigail Spanberger at the Virginia NAACP's annual convention set off a predictable online firestorm.
Given that her GOP opponent in the race, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, is a black woman, several right-leaning commentators took time to point out the obvious:
That line stings precisely because it captures the irony. A group founded to advance black Americans now seems unabashed about backing a white Democrat over a black Republican woman? It's easy to see why some on the Right called it hypocritical. But scratch beneath the outrage, and the story might reveal something worth noticing.
Spanberger's public career has been defined by cautious calculation rather than conviction, with moments of moral hesitation that left even her allies wincing. Even her closest political allies cringed at her ethical glitch during a widely viewed debate, where she was given the perfect opportunity to take a stand on a matter of principle and simply wouldn't.
It was the kind of moment that reinforces everything people dislike about modern politics: moral mush, political fear, and the sense that everything is filtered through consultants and polls.
And yet, and stick with me here, that's what makes the NAACP's shameless flirtation with Spanberger oddly refreshing. A historically identity-driven organization is happily looking past identity to support the candidate it believes best represents its policy goals.
This is a bullet through the heart of DEI, is it not? Still, the irony remains thick!
They love the Spamberger because he looks like a man.
When will the NAACP actually do something to advance colored people?
Rush pegged the NAACP as a joke decades ago. It is holding to form.
Never.
Because if they actually did, they wouldn’t be needed any more..............
NAALCP
That bunch disqualified themselves years ago as a civil rights organization. Just like the SPLC......bunch of radicals. GO WINSOME SEARS!!!!!
L = leftist/liberal?
lol
How ‘bout NAAPCP?
P = plantation
Yeah.
Rush!
I believe it was Walter Williams who called the NAACP the klan with a tan
Well, the NAACP is for the advancement of colored people, not Black people. Apparently, there’s a difference…but only if one is a Republican candidate. Go figure!
I remember Rush calling it the National Association for Liberal Colored People.
Winsome is well rounded and a success at all levels. She is a role model for all.
I don't believe the blacks in Virginia are so stupid as to slavishly follow the NAACP.
I love Winsome.
She is extraordinary in her knowledge of how to govern.
I loved when Winsome asked Spamie a question in the debate and the moron just stared ahead and SAID NOTHING.
A perfect professional, Winsome, cocked her head, quietly said “Abagail Abagail “ ...the MORON just stared and said
NOTHING
I might actually believe this if there was even the remote chance the inverse might be true.
Change the name to NAAPG&A (nat'l ass'n for advancement of policy goals and agenda). Skin color doesn't matter any more if the black person is conservative.
They Go for the Color of Money, the Green stuff baby.
The NAACP has morphed into a left wing political activist organization. Winsome Earle-Sears, is a black woman, but not a leftist. Her opponent is a white leftist. Thus, they support the white leftist woman. It is really that simple.
I pause to think about our great Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas. During the congressional hearings for his appointment he was attacked by the media, black organizations, the democrat party, Hollywood, his own assistant, etc. He was attacked because he is a strict constitutional advocate that believes the constitution is what it says and not a “living document.” It is only to be changed by constitutional amendment! Led by Joe Biden they tried to destroy the man. They failed!
He is a great defender of The Constitution. A man to be admired.
Uh, they always were.
He MOST LIKELY IS a man pretending to be female.
I believe most of them believe that they have a better chance of getting “reparations” from a honky, skank female.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.