Was Martin Luther King Jr. a Republican or a Democrat? | TIME
Jan 17, 2020 · Martin Luther King, Jr.'s niece has said he was a Republican, but the civil-rights leader's party affiliation remains a mystery to scholars.
Martin Luther King Jr. "was a Republican." - PolitiFact
Jan 18, 2016 · Van Cleave said at a rally that Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican. He told us he had heard the claim many times but, after doing some research, now concludes that the …
Was Martin Luther King, Jr., a Republican or a Democrat?
According to King biographer David J. Garrow, King was fond of some Republican politicians, such as Richard Nixon, although it is almost certain that King voted for Democrats John F. …
Debunking the biggest myths about MLK | CNN
Jan 15, 2016 · The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Republican. He opposed affirmative action. He grew so radical near the end of his life that he considered renouncing nonviolence.
Does This Video Prove Martin Luther King Was a Republican?
Claim: A video of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s niece saying he was a Republican proves he the civil rights leader was affiliated with that party.
· Fact checked by snopes.comRepeated: Martin Luther King was a Republican - PolitiFact
Jan 30, 2012 · PolitiFact Tennessee found flaws in this billboard claim about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Sometimes an incorrect claim persists. So it goes with a description of the Rev. …
PolitiFact | No, Martin Luther King was not a Republican
Feb 1, 2012 · Our state partners have spotted a popular Republican talking point: the claim that Martin Luther King Jr. was a member of the GOP. We heard it in Texas, then Tennessee and …
No, Martin Luther King Jr. was not a Republican - ThinkProgress
Aug 28, 2013 · “Most people don’t talk about the fact that Martin Luther King was a Republican.” That’s a quote from Ada Fisher, a Republican National Committeewoman from North Carolina, …
When Martin Luther King Jr. Considered a Presidential Run
Jan 8, 2024 · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. never sought public office or held an allegiance to any of the major political parties. “I don’t think the Republican Party is a party full of the almighty God …
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a Republican or a Democrat? The …
Jan 17, 2020 · King’s son Martin Luther King III said in 2008 that it’s “disingenuous” to insist he was when there is no evidence of him casting a Republican vote.