Originally Posted by
Adam Weinberg
I'm not sure racist is really the appropriate word. I'm sure some people see it that way, but just because there is a racial aspect to the issue, and it certainly is speaking to white voters, does not mean that it is in itself racist.
That would be like saying an ad directed to black voters or latino voters is racist.
Racial quotas are illegal in university education, for example, even in "liberal" states like California and Michigan. Only far leftists would call that racist.
This ad works because it builds on people's resentment about a policy. It's not saying "it's all the minorities' fault that you didn't get that job".
It's saying that qualified people looking for work could be out of work under that policy. And if they don't favor that policy, then they know who to vote for.
Would it be racist if I ran an ad for black voters criticizing Democrats for opposing charter schools and school vouchers, which provide opportunity for their community?
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