Quote:Yes, yes, the Republicans have consistently been the bastion of Civil rights. 

 

Well they pretty much have been.

 

Let's start back in 1860 when the Republican party got Abraham Lincoln elected and were successful at abolishing slavery.

 

In 1872 it was the Republican party that fought for legislation allowing women the right to vote.

 

In 1964 the Republican party in congress had overwhelming support (more than the Democrats in congress) for the Civil Rights Act.

 

In 1965 the Republican party in congress had overwhelming support (more than the Democrats in congress) for the Voting Rights Act.

 

Those are the facts.

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