GOP Mulls Action Against Rep. Steve King For Racially Charged Comments

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy promises 'action will be taken' against Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King for his latest offering in a well-documented history of making racially charged or racially insensitive remarks.

 

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NPR propaganda leftist media, it's time you stop getting government funds. Another debunked organization.

SteveKingIA asks a question about 'white nationalism' and is stripped of positions, RepMaxineWaters has a relationship with a black nationalist and is given prestigious position? Why are members of the Black Caucus allowed to pal around with Louis Farrakhan?

Took them long enough... and, I'll believe it when I see it.

SMH

He violated federal laws so+++++ put him in prison or++++ federal laws apply only to minorities

These gutless Republicans better get their acts together.

Hhhmmmmmm.... he's been a Rep. for many years... now action?...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔.... he shouldn't have been on the ballot last November.

I'll believe it when I see it.. I don't McCarthy at ALL!

They’ll probably send him a strongly worded letter, admonishing him to not do it again.

RACIST remarks. Jesus, NPR...

Iowa’s Steve King has a place in government. He loves white supremacists just like Trump.

Woooo. Big tough action! Mr. House Minority Leader! Scary stuff, y'all.

We have realDonaldTrump in the WH saying & acting the same as King. What’s your action plan for POTUS?

He’ll be on the receiving end of an eyebrow raise and some finger wagging that’s about it Kevin is spineless as he is racist

How about Farrakhan supporters? They going to be brought up on charges?

Could it involve mutilation, please?

Rumor is that Minority Leader McCarthy is going to promote King to second in command as a reward for upholding republican values. GOPLeader

What was he supposed to have said? The article pretty much said “racist” without saying why.

Excuse me if I don’t hold my breath waiting for Republicans to act on heinous displays of racism by their members & leaders. THEY ARE THE PARTY OF RACISTS! Led by one & followed by millions of them. All public displays of .GOP not condoning racism are a fig leave to hide behind.

Taking away his discount at the Congressional Cafe? That’s going to show him we’re not messing around...

It's so far past time for senatemajldr to be voted out. I suspect Gerrymandering in his district has prevented it. McConnellComplicit MitchObstruction

Is it racist to openly support the black panthers, Fariconn, MS 13, etc. etc.

What about action against the president for his racist remarks?

What No chocolate ice cream? Punishment my patootie.

And by 'action' of course he means absolutely nothing.

Narrator: no action was taken

He needs to be removed it’s really not rocket science.

Actions speak louder than words GOP. Doing nothing will only prove that Steve King is simply telling the party line.

It’s not just “racially charged” bold faced ugly racism bigotry and hatred. Publicity supporting white supremacy is way beyond racially insensitive. If your going to take action against him why are you still sugar coating his words?

Ok Steve 🙄

Mmmm hmmmm!

Come on Northwest Iowa… You’re better than this! 🙁

American Public Radio is brought to you by Rep. Steve King, making author StephenKing furious by association.

Can we now take action against Trump?

Please stop saying racially-tinged. What he said was RACIST. Use the word when it applies.

They need to do a whole lot more than 'mull' if they have any chance to avoid confirming themselves as the party of Racists for the next generation. Some action on trump is also called for.

Racially charged...racially insensitive? Stop going out of your way to avoid calling it what it is. Racist!

Is this an olive branch method to passify ppl who want McConnell and Graham expelled?

Nothing says “action” like a passive verb!

Don't hold your breath.

Deeds, not words. GOPLeader

I'll believe it when I see it. The GOP has lived on race-baiting since Nixon's Southern Strategy.

Clearing he didn't get the memo from GOP leadership that saying racist stuff in private is fine but not in public and on the record!

I think you mean racist remarks. Call it what it is, NPR.

Bad boy

White man bad .

Riiiiight.

Mull?

Just say racist, please!!

Nope.

he'll get a toothless slap on the wrist and then be told to carry on.

Will believe it when I see it and not a second sooner...

Giving him a kiss would be *action*. Just saying.

Still waiting...what time were they meeting?

Mulling is seen as action by Republicans

The gop loves to “mull” when the question is whether to do the right thing. That’s about the extent of the action they take.

Who's representing the non-white people of his district? No one! It is basic dereliction of duty and he should be shunned, ousted and dust-binned asap!

We all know no action will actually be taken, but serious question, not trolling or being snarky: Why are they even bothering trying to pretend that they're troubled by this anymore? This IS the essence of the GOP now. It's the selling point, from the top down. Why pretend?

We shall believe it when we see it! I'm not from Missouri, but show me.

alaskier Yeah right. I'll believe it when I see it. The entire GOP is all in with racists.

Please stop sugar-coating his remarks as 'racially charged' and call out RACISTS!

The word is “racist”. This is beyond “racially charged”. He is openly advocating White Supremacy, not only the concept, but the actual words themselves.

They'll probably make him the Whip. GOP loves them some racists.

As long as the action is dismissal i am good.

Not “racially charged” or “racially insensitive” - just racist!

Toss this Racist out of Congress

Their action will consist of taking Steve aside and saying, 'Dude! Stop saying the quiet parts out loud! You're making us look bad!'

No Baby Ruth’s at the next meeting, they need to send their strongest message yet.

Can we get a report on the well documented use of terms like 'racially charged' and 'racially insensitive' by media outlets when it's painfully obvious that the appropriate term would be racist.

Suuuuuuure

Difference between white Republicans and White Democrats is that one is openly racist and the other one is secretly racist. Stop the White and White crimes!!! 😂

They will appoint him to a committee on racial relations?

Words and actions of SteveKing are no different than trump, this GOP rode the white supremacy wave to the White House and they cannot differentiate the loud voices from the complicit benefactors. The criticism of McCarthy, Scott, Flake is empty and hypocritical. angela_rye

Omg. All those 'disapprovals' and 'inappropriate' comments on the way. I bet RacistSteve is just quakin' in his boots.

Iowa, WTH were you thinking when you voted for this fool? Does he really reflect your values? You are making Mississippi look competent and tolerant.

Kevin McCarthy couldn't find his way out of a corn maze that has only one row. He's not going to sanction king.

The guy is a literal Nazi and the worthless GOP has to be chided into checking him. Charming

what exactly is the difference between a 'racially charged' comment and one that is overtly racist?

decriture It’s racist, not “racially insensitive,” to openly support white supremacy. To repeatedly minimize it w/ headlines like these is to be complicit with white supremacy.

Yeah, sure they are. They'll give him a stern talking to and tell him he shouldn't say those things in public. Iowa, I hope when his reelection comes around, you will remember this!

I'm guessing a series of high-fives and 'drinks on us' will be the actions.

What King said was absolutely correct, and if you look at the 23 & Me results of the people kvetching most about him, he's really proven to be correct.

“He doesn’t get to wear a hood at our next rally.”

Promises promises promises 😜

How hard is it to just say 'racist remarks' NPR? Come on.

What? Are they going to stamp 'no dessert' on his meal card? They'll pat him on the back and just tell him not to say those things in public again.

Too little too late

He should be forced to wear this to every session he attends

Oh, brother, nice comedy. Name ANYTIME that Republican Congressmen have sanctioned or reined in their own. Steve King is the face of the racist GOP..Kevin McCarthy has NO credibility.

*racist

Like actual action or “thoughts and prayers” action? How horrible is it that this even has to be asked?

They're already taking steps to punish him, good job GOP!

kevinomccarthy is going to make him wear a Klan Cap during the State of the Union.

Translation: 'We will take him to task as soon as we hide our hoods and swastikas.'

Why is it so hard to call his comments what they are? They're racist. Not racially charged. Not racially insensitive. RACIST.

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