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Joy Reid and other commentators argue that the Republican focus on Critical Race Theory is a "highly manufactured strategy" designed to mobilize voters for the 2022 midterms. By framing CRT as "new Marxism," the GOP is accused of creating a wedge issue to replace "Blue Lives Matter." This political maneuvering is viewed as a way to maintain ratings and voter engagement through racialized conflict.
Joy Reid interviews Kimberly Crenshaw to debunk the Republican "boogeyman" narrative surrounding Critical Race Theory. Crenshaw asserts that CRT is not being taught in K-12 schools and that the GOP is using the term as a catch-all for any discussion of race that makes them uncomfortable. They argue the strategy is a backlash against the "racial reckoning" sparked by the death of George Floyd.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith sparked controversy by suggesting that Black Americans should vote Republican for at least one election cycle to prevent the Democratic Party from taking their vote for granted. Smith argued that the current political landscape leaves Black voters without real representation because neither party feels the need to compete for their support. The hosts discuss the harsh labels, such as "Coon," directed at Smith following these comments.
