MLK a Republican?

The only African Americans who were Republican in the 50s and early 60s were so because Lincoln was one.

Back then, Republicans could read.

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New post on Occupy Cyberspace - American Autumn GOP Tries to Co-Opt MLK’s Message, But Dr. King never was a Republican! by TooDamnEZ Many people talk about the "fact" that King was a Republican. It is asserted incessantly by conservatives on Twitterand elsewhere on the internet, especially in the lead up to today's 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. The claim is most prominently advanced by King's niece, Republican activist Alveda King. Over the years, conservative groups have purchased billboards making the claim. Second, Martin Luther King Jr. was not a Republican. Or a Democrat. King was not a partisan and never endorsed any political candidate...".* Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian, John Iadarola (host of TYT University and Common Room), andDave Rubin (host of The Rubin Report) break it down on The Young Turks. TooDamnEZ | August 30, 2013 at 1:23 am | Categories: Uncategorized | URL:http://wp.me/p1UwKe-tw Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser:  http://occupycyberspace.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/gop-tries-to-co-opt-mlks-message-but-dr-king-never-was-a-republican/