Why did JFK vote against the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
First of all... a note to "The Third Way" ... JFK WAS in politics in 1957! He was a Rep in the House from 1947 to 1953, and then became Senator in 1953 through 1960 when he was elected POTUS. Please READ YOUR HISTORY BOOKS more thoroughly before you post your ignorance. Kennedy made it clear that he supported civil rights. However, the CRA of '57 was not a well "crafted" bill and even President Eisenhower said that he didn't understand parts of the bill. Furthermore, and I quote from the article below, "Senate leader, Lyndon Baines Johnson, was a Democrat, and he realised [sic] that the bill and its journey through Congress, could tear apart his party as it had right wing Southern senators in it and liberal west coast ones." So, JFK, being a LOYAL Democrat, would likely oppose the bill for the "good of the party." Also, according to the Wikipedia article below, "One of the matters demanding Kennedy's attention in the Senate was President Eisenhower's bill for the Civil Rights Act of 1957. Kennedy cast a procedural vote on this, which was considered by some as an appeasement of Southern Democratic opponents of the bill." A procedural vote is a "technical" vote rather than one that supports or opposes a bill. It is like saying, "I'm moving this thing along but not necessarily supporting it." But, again, the Wikipedia article supports my contention that JFK voted against it in order to keep the Democratic party from splitting. One of the differences between conservatives and liberals: Conservatives are guided by TRUTH. Liberals try to GUIDE the Truth. Republican since before she was born… and PROUD of it.
Why is it difficult for Democrats to take the Senate as well during the midterm election?
Because the Media and Hollywood exposed its nefarious nature through broadcasting media news, which is primarily a 24/7 comedic event, Middle of the road Americans are beginning to see the agenda of our media elite, as they use puppet “actors” to spew their ideology on cable channels and countless newspapers. The government became crippled by the inception of “contracted syndication”, which requires the spewing of the same terminology, same music, the same political rhetoric through subordinate and foreign news commentary distributors. It’s an Empire. It’s a game.The cases of premarital pre-Presidential impropriety are a prime example of the media’s obvious bias against the standing party. An endless Russian collusion investigation which the media doesn’t discuss cost… which in 2017, it surpassed 7 million…. The girth of the investigation has tripled…yet no one discusses the cost. Remember, these are liberal and deep government loyalists that have promoted this investigation. Plus…they are lawyers."We may be well on our way to a society overrun by hordes of lawyers, hungry as locusts, and brigades of judges in numbers never before contemplated."- Warren E. BurgerTrump breaks all those rules. Americans see this behavior and are voting it out.It’s an amazing time brother…
After congress passed the voting rights act of 1965,?
a.the civil rights movement ended slowly b.white southerns still prevented most African Americans from voting c.many African Americans were elected to office at all levels d.the supreme court declared the law unconstitutional
Why was LBJ such an effective president at pushing through some highly controversial bills related to civil rights, voting rights, and integration?
LBJ was quite probably the greatest US President of the 20th century at being a politician. He could also be quite the arrogant asshole and wasn't above using a certain amount of arm-twisting and skullduggery to achieve his goals.Lyndon Baines Johnson knew his way around Capitol Hill. With twelve years of experience as a United States Represenative he then spent 12 more years as. a US Senator. Six of those years were Senate Majority Leader, two as Majority Whip, and two as Minority Leader.Some historians credit him as being the best Senate Majority Leader in history with superb results at gathering information and keeping track where senators stood on issues. He also never forgot favors given and received and was already a ready to cajole or browbeat a recalcitrant senator to step in line.LBJ was known for “The LBJ Treatment” where he exercised the classic methods to overwhelm his opponent and get his way. Everything was open to him. Exuberance, praise, scorn, intimidation, all were available. He continued to use all these methods as President.Stories about him are rife. He was never opposed to intimidation. Holding a meeting in the Oval Office while sitting on the toilet. Whipping out his penis which was supposedly impressively large asking someone if they'd ever seen something like it.
Why was LBJ such an effective president at pushing through some highly controversial bills related to civil rights, voting rights, and integration?
LBJ was quite probably the greatest US President of the 20th century at being a politician. He could also be quite the arrogant asshole and wasn't above using a certain amount of arm-twisting and skullduggery to achieve his goals.Lyndon Baines Johnson knew his way around Capitol Hill. With twelve years of experience as a United States Represenative he then spent 12 more years as. a US Senator. Six of those years were Senate Majority Leader, two as Majority Whip, and two as Minority Leader.Some historians credit him as being the best Senate Majority Leader in history with superb results at gathering information and keeping track where senators stood on issues. He also never forgot favors given and received and was already a ready to cajole or browbeat a recalcitrant senator to step in line.LBJ was known for “The LBJ Treatment” where he exercised the classic methods to overwhelm his opponent and get his way. Everything was open to him. Exuberance, praise, scorn, intimidation, all were available. He continued to use all these methods as President.Stories about him are rife. He was never opposed to intimidation. Holding a meeting in the Oval Office while sitting on the toilet. Whipping out his penis which was supposedly impressively large asking someone if they'd ever seen something like it.
Why was LBJ such an effective president at pushing through some highly controversial bills related to civil rights, voting rights, and integration?
LBJ was quite probably the greatest US President of the 20th century at being a politician. He could also be quite the arrogant asshole and wasn't above using a certain amount of arm-twisting and skullduggery to achieve his goals.Lyndon Baines Johnson knew his way around Capitol Hill. With twelve years of experience as a United States Represenative he then spent 12 more years as. a US Senator. Six of those years were Senate Majority Leader, two as Majority Whip, and two as Minority Leader.Some historians credit him as being the best Senate Majority Leader in history with superb results at gathering information and keeping track where senators stood on issues. He also never forgot favors given and received and was already a ready to cajole or browbeat a recalcitrant senator to step in line.LBJ was known for “The LBJ Treatment” where he exercised the classic methods to overwhelm his opponent and get his way. Everything was open to him. Exuberance, praise, scorn, intimidation, all were available. He continued to use all these methods as President.Stories about him are rife. He was never opposed to intimidation. Holding a meeting in the Oval Office while sitting on the toilet. Whipping out his penis which was supposedly impressively large asking someone if they'd ever seen something like it.
Did LBJ really say "I'll have those n*****s voting Democrat for two-hundred years" when passing the Great Society legislation?
While Johnson was famous for being coarse, I’ve yet to come across a reputable historian putting those words into his mouth. The source of this quote is a book by Ronald Kessler which is not held in very high regard. Its always worth remembering that Johnson was a highly complicated man. He was often torn between political expediency and his ideals. I’ll give you a classic example.Johnson was a true “son of the South”and for many years he caucused with the “Dixiecrats,” powerful Southern Democratic senators who successfully blocked all civil rights legislation for over 20 years! In their company its a pretty good guess that he used the “N” word. Yet as soon as Johnson became president he turned on the “Dixiecrats” and forced them to pass his civil rights legislation. He well knew that they would never forgive him for this, but Johnson saw no point in possessing the power of the presidency to do good and not using it.His civil rights agenda cost him much more than it gained him. In addition to the unpopularity of the Vietnam War, the fact that many of Johnson’s former Southern political allies now hated him was a major factor in his decision not to run in 1968. Many times he referred to the fact that after his passage of two major civil rights bills that the South would now be voting Republican for generations to come.He was right, too!!