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mzmolly

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4. Snopes has determined this claim is "miscaptioned"

Reply to Docreed2003 (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2022, 06:14 PM

Apr 2022

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/blackburn-white-power/

While the photograph is real, it was not taken during a hearing or vote on Jackson’s confirmation, and there’s no evidence that Blackburn was intentionally “throwing a white power sign” with her hand.

I don't dispute the fact that she's a racist, however.

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Marsha Blackburn is a joke and a white supremacist [View all] Docreed2003 Apr 2022 OP

Looks like its not real snowybirdie Apr 2022 #1

Marsha Blackburn is a white-winger Vogon_Glory Apr 2022 #2

"Voters who send the likes of her to Congress deserve what they get." MyOwnPeace Apr 2022 #5

I didn't vote for her. Blue staters don't realize what it's like redstateblues Apr 2022 #8

MANY have burdens to bear............. MyOwnPeace Apr 2022 #9

Whether this photo is real or not (some are calling it not) she is beyond the pale. Biophilic Apr 2022 #3

Snopes has determined this claim is "miscaptioned" mzmolly Apr 2022 #4

That's a really weird way to hold your hand...unless it's intentional Docreed2003 Apr 2022 #6

I agree fully. mzmolly Apr 2022 #10

And I just read the snopes article Docreed2003 Apr 2022 #7

Fully agree. mzmolly Apr 2022 #11

👍! Docreed2003 Apr 2022 #12