Racist Code Underlies Trump’s Rise
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 2nd, 2011 4:31 am by HL
Racist Code Underlies Trump’s Rise
Michael Cohen, Politico
Racist code underlies Trump's rise By: Michael A. Cohen May 2, 2011 12:54 AM EDT It remains to be seen whether Donald Trump will officially run for president. But whatever his decision, one thing is clear: His political effort so far may be the most racist and xenophobic on the campaign trail in some time. Trump is not only directing coded racial barbs at President Barack Obama, he is aiming his rhetorical guns on those he describes as scheming foreigners as well. Scarily, Trump’s words seem to be contributing to his growing popularity in a…
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