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Marco Rubio Says Cops Racist Against Blacks & He, Too Has Felt ‘Sting of Racism’
breitbart.com ^ | February 18

Posted on 02/19/2016 2:18:28 AM PST by Helicondelta

In a CNN townhall, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) may have raised eyebrows by siding with the common progressive claim that systemic racism in America's police departments is victimizing black Americans.

During Wednesday's townhall, a questioner asked Rubio about race relations in the United States. Although the voter's question made no mention whatsoever of law enforcement or the police, Rubio was quick to use it as an opportunity to question the racial attitudes of American police.

Rubio then proceeded to cite accounts of police targeting minorities. "You talk about race relations, it's a difficult issue in this country," Rubio said, "And I know a lot if it is centered around law enforcement and police departments." Rubio explained that when a young black male is repeatedly targeted by American police officers "for no reason, what is he supposed to think?"

Rubio said that he has personally "seen" minorities targeted by American law enforcement

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To: ObamahatesPACoal

You broke my funny bone with that pix.


41 posted on 02/19/2016 6:45:04 AM PST by sergeantdave ( If not you, who? If not now, when?)
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To: Helicondelta

What’s next supporting blm


42 posted on 02/19/2016 9:08:36 AM PST by meridenite
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To: King of Florida

Rube will switch his toupee for a Trump hat, or a Afro at some point as he balds.


43 posted on 02/19/2016 4:47:17 PM PST by ObamahatesPACoal (And Trump could win it all My rightful place from birth Dad ive let you down Dub ive made you hurt)
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