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Republicans must stop relying on the establishment-backed consulting class that's addicted to loosing.Republicans must stop relying on the establishment-backed consulting class that's addicted to loosing.'The View' segment descends into chaos after GOP House candidate Kim Klacik calls out Joy Behar for blackface
An interview on "The View" with Kimberly Klacik, a Republican running for Congress in Maryland, ended badly after Klacik called out host Joy Behar for her blackface scandal.
Klacik is running in the 7th Congressional District in Maryland, a heavily Democratic district formerly served by the late Elijah Cummings, and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump.
When discussing President Trump's COVID-19 response, Behar asked Klacik to answer for Trump's admission to reporter Bob Woodward that he downplayed the virus early on.
"Excuse me, I have to say something to you," Behar began. "He told Bob Woodward that it was a very serious issue. That it was airborne, and that it was terrible. Then he went out and told the American people, 'Don't wear masks, it's all gonna go away. You have to put some blame on your president, I'm sorry. You're putting it on something extraneous here. Talk to the point, please."
"Is this Joy speaking?" Klacik responded. "The same Joy that paraded around in blackface not too long ago? Come on, Joy, I don't think you should be asking these questions."
Behar responded angrily to Klacik's topic shift.
"Excuse me," Behar interjected angrily. "The black community had my back. They know that that was not blackface, that was an homage. Oh, please. Just answer the question."
As Behar was talking, Klacik responded that the black community had her back as well, leading host Sunny Hostin to jump in.
"The black community has your back?" Hostin interjected, incredulously. "The black community has your back? The black community did not vote for you. What planet are you living on? What planet are you living on? Wow."
As Klacik attempted to explain the circumstances around the special election that she lost in February to Democrat Kweisi Mfume, who she is challenging again, Hostin turns around in her chair and Behar dismissively ends the interview.
"Listen, Kim, good luck to you," Behar said as she ended the interview.
In a combative exchange w/ @kimKBaltimore, @JoyVBehar defends wearing blackface: "They know that that was not black… https://t.co/dLVkCQ2NKx— Tom Elliott (@Tom Elliott)1600445123.0
A photo of Behar wearing darkening makeup and dressing as a "beautiful African woman" in the 1970s was released by The Wrap in 2019.
"That was an homage!" #TheView's Joy Behar defended her infamous "blackface" costume once again in a contentious in… https://t.co/MkN1BywD5t— Decider (@Decider)1600450137.0
GOP House candidate Kimberly Klacik fires back at critics who claim she only got Trump nod because she's black
Maryland Republican congressional candidate Kimberly Klacik delivered a scorching response Thursday to the abuse she has received online since President Donald Trump endorsed her last month, and she did not hold back.
What are the details?
"My favorite part about getting Trump's endorsement is reading the comments claiming Trump only did it because I am black.." Klacik tweeted, adding, "...as if we didn't spend 3 weeks watching modern day overseer @JoeBiden play Duck Duck Goose w/three black women to pick a VP solely based on complexion."
My favorite part about getting Trump’s endorsement is reading the comments claiming Trump only did it because I am… https://t.co/pTR9ilUIyM— Kimberly Klacik (@Kimberly Klacik)1599127688.0
On Aug. 31, President Trump tweeted, "Kimberly Klacik is really working hard to help the people of Baltimore. She is running for Congress as a Republican, & if she wins she will be an inspiration to all. She is strong on inner city rebuilding, healthcare, our Military & Vets. She has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
Kimberly Klacik is really working hard to help the people of Baltimore. She is running for Congress as a Republican… https://t.co/PGvRDrU6EX— Donald J. Trump (@Donald J. Trump)1598931554.0
Twitchy.com compiled examples of some of the racist messages Klacik received in the aftermath.
One person wrote in reaction to one of Klacik's tweets, "stop being used as the black pawn for this weak little man. You're ruining your chances at having any kind of life of dignity and respect by enabling this fat ass moron. Well, perhaps you deserve that, eh?!"
Another wrote, "Lol your a joke Tap dancing for the Republicans Turn in your black card," while yet another added, "She is a black person that thinks she's white that can only find the time to put other black people down. @kimKBaltimore will always present as #black cause she is black and that's what people see first. Many proud black people died so she can have her freedom to stand on them."
Somebody tweeted of Klacik, "'She is running for Congress as a Republican.' How Trump describes a black congressional candidate. He can't believe a black person would be a Republican because he knows what being a Republican means, i.e. being white. He just can't hide his racism and bias."
One sicko reacted, "coons 4 trump."
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Klacik has seen her profile rise nationally after receiving millions of views for her campaign ad calling out decades of failed Democratic leadership in the city of Baltimore, which she would represent if she wins in November. She also spoke at the Republican National Convention last month.
But she has, sadly, received plenty of abuse long before even launching her campaign. In July of last year, she was attacked online, in the media, and targeted by hackers after she dared to appear on Fox News to expose footage exposing the dilapidated conditions in many parts of Baltimore.
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