Ted Cruz reminds AOC her own Democratic Party founded KKK, wrote Jim Crow laws

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Senator Ted Cruz recently reminded Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) that her own Democratic Party founded the KKK and wrote Jim Crow laws. The exchange took place on Twitter after AOC criticized Cruz for his stance on the Capitol riots. Cruz, a Republican, replied by pointing out the history of racism in the Democratic Party. Although Cruz’s point about the history of both parties is technically true, it is also important to note that the parties have changed significantly since the Civil War and that many Democrats today strongly oppose these racist legacies.

The history of the KKK and Jim Crow laws is a dark chapter in American history, and reminders of this past are important in understanding current political debates. While it is valuable to acknowledge the historical roots of our political institutions, it is also important to recognize that these legacies are not static, and that progress is possible. It is through continuing conversations like this one that we can better understand our complex history and work towards a brighter future.