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Nevilledog

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Tue Nov 9, 2021, 01:31 AM Nov 2021

Republicans' "Party of Parents" Rallying Cry Is Gaining Steam [View all]



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Liam Stack
@liamstack
Newt Gingrich condemned Democrats as “the party of left-wing ideologues and the teachers union. It’s the radicals at the top of the teachers union that make it impossible for Democrats to be the party of parents…”

Republicans’ “Party of Parents” Rallying Cry Is Gaining Steam
After Glenn Youngkin’s victory in Virginia lit the match, party stalwarts and even voters are cementing the message.
vanityfair.com
10:24 PM · Nov 8, 2021


https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/11/republicans-parents-rallying-cry

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After a strong showing last week, Republicans believe the party’s focus on parents and schools in recent months is what will help them win in 2022. The campaign platform of Virginia governor-elect Glenn Youngkin has been especially influential in this messaging push, as the candidate attacked his Democratic opponent over so-called critical race theory curriculum and his stance on the pandemic-era safety measures––including mask mandates––instituted in Virginia schools.

In a letter to GOP colleagues that called for a “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy asserted that the results of the Virginia election prove that “parents are demanding more control and accountability in the classroom.” On Sunday, McCarthy appeared on Mark Levin’s Fox News program to repeat this message. “This is America waking up and taking back what they understand that they have lost before,” he said. “It’s Republicans respecting the rights of parents, from Loudoun County across the nation. I see something much bigger than Democrats realize.”

From McCarthy and Youngkin, the notion has continued to spread through the Republican Party. During an interview with Fox’s Jeanine Pirro over the weekend, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich condemned Democrats as “the party of left-wing ideologues and the teachers union. It’s the radicals at the top of the teachers union that make it impossible for Democrats to be the party of parents, because the radicals don’t want any kind of parental involvement in what they decide to indoctrinate their children with.” Conservative figures including Jim Jordan, Tom Cotton, Mercedes Schlapp, and Steve Cortes have likewise taken up the call.

Voters, too, are perpetuating the message. In a recent CNN segment, a group of four suburban Virginia mothers––three of whom voted for Joe Biden in the presidential election, and all of whom voted for Youngkin over Democratic rival Terry McAuliffe––spoke about Youngkin’s appeal. “Our kids are in crisis,” said Shawnna Yashar. “The learning loss is real. We’re in a situation where our kids are really far behind and they need a lot of help.” She added that COVID-19 school safety “mandates and CRT did not influence my decision at all.” Another mother said that Youngkin “listened to us” and “spent a lot of one-on-one time with parents,” unlike McAuliffe.

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The irony of this is that they really don't give a rat's ass about children. Initech Nov 2021 #1
Just like their laughable "Moral Majority" bullshit in the 80s. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2021 #2
So... how are they on family leave? unblock Nov 2021 #3
The party that won't cover child care or family leave? Beaverhausen Nov 2021 #4
Newt Gingrich has certainly been a model parent. Crunchy Frog Nov 2021 #5
dems are "party of job creation", "party of science", "party of unity", Demovictory9 Nov 2021 #6
the Party of Parents of White Children eShirl Nov 2021 #7
Parasites and copycats renate Nov 2021 #8
Meanwhile, in the party of normal parents taxi Nov 2021 #9
Racist dog whistles can only appeal to you if you're already thinking that way. Solly Mack Nov 2021 #10
Exactly. This is an excuse to be racist for people who already are. yardwork Nov 2021 #16
THIS. This is the key we need to remember. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #18
Wow I didn't Chille Nov 2021 #11
I guess the Repubes are taking a dump on "Family Values" Champp Nov 2021 #12
And we are doing nothing to counteract it. Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #13
This nt XanaDUer2 Nov 2021 #15
Correct! Unfortunately. N/T MustBeTheBooz Nov 2021 #26
Well, in that case.... rlegro Nov 2021 #14
Repukes message horseshit way better than Democrats message the facts. bullwinkle428 Nov 2021 #17
THat's their new battlecry is it? ananda Nov 2021 #19
The party of spoiled children prtending to be parental. tinrobot Nov 2021 #20
A guy who had an affair with a woman 23 years his junior ain't the voice of family ethics. Torchlight Nov 2021 #21
Party of neglectful or abusive parents... Buckeyeblue Nov 2021 #22
The same Party that opposes edhopper Nov 2021 #23
We need our own catchy slogans, for us, and against them. lagomorph777 Nov 2021 #24
Need to remind voters who wants to eliminate US Department of Education. Kid Berwyn Nov 2021 #25
Party of busy bodies... BlueIdaho Nov 2021 #27
Name calling gets us nowhere - we need a message to counteract this womanofthehills Nov 2021 #29
Thanks for the lecture... BlueIdaho Nov 2021 #30
Dems - the party of normal parents taxi Nov 2021 #28
I cannot honestly recall a single time that Republicans in office or running for it truly cared cstanleytech Nov 2021 #31
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