The Democratic candidates must position themselves as the party of the future, of multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion, and frame the election — and impeachment — as a fight against racism and authoritarianism, writes David A. Love for CNNOpinion
David A. Love is a writer and commentator based in Philadelphia. He contributes to publications including Atlanta Black Star, ecoWURD and Al Jazeera. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidALove. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his. View more opinion articles on CNN.
With the upcoming CNN Democratic presidential primary debates in Detroit, the candidates who would replace President Donald Trump should now find themselves with powerful moments of clarity on the 2020 election and the issue of racism. This, after Trump insulted Rep. Elijah Cummings, calling the lawmaker's majority-black district in Baltimore a"rat and rodent infested mess." David A. LoveTrump recently told four freshman congresswomen of color known as the"Squad" to"go back" to their home countries, while his supporters yelled"send her back!" at a North Carolina rally when he singled out Rep. Ilhan Omar for rebuke.
Blackwell tears up defending hometown over Trump attacks 02:40Further, Trump's policies are increasingly associated -- at home and abroad -- with fascism.
Bernie Sanders: Unbelievable Trump attacks US cities 01:34 As Russia targeted the election systems of all 50 states and exploited racial divisions to help Trump win the 2016 election, Trump has tapped into white grievance and fanned the flames of racial hatred.He recently retweeted Katie Hopkins, a British far-right personality who has called for a"final solution" of Muslims after the Manchester bombing and made offensive comments against blacks and Jews.
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