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Already a leader of the left wing (SNCC) of the Civil Rights Movement, Lewis had the fortune (bad and good) to be savagely beaten on the head by Alabama State Troopers (under the command of Democrat Governor George Wallace), and today bears the visible scars. This sacrifice in a great and victorious cause, combined with his position as a man of the left, built the armor of an unassailable hero around Lewis. The American left created a claque around him, requiring any serious discussion of the man to include a disclaimer as to his heroic status and infallibility. He became a valuable weapon: a voice that could present outrageous lies.

Interesting! The theme sounds remarkably similar to a certain Republican Senator...

McCain helped elect Obama; e.g., “I’m suspending my campaign,” and helped send America on the path to destruction. The President Elect has his work cut out for him.

These clowns all survive elections on the reputations they assumed close to 50 years ago. What have they done lately to change the dountry for the better. Is John Lewis the one who claimed sharks still swim the channel where the slave ships sailed 400 years ago?