Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) on Wednesday, writing the latest chapter in a long line of national Democrats shooting themselves in the foot going into November’s midterm elections, claimed that America “was never that great.”
Alabama Republican leaders reacted swiftly to condemn the liberal leader’s remarks and applaud the values that the nation cherishes.
The shocking statement came as a seemingly offhand remark in his rebuke of President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan during a bill-signing in his state.
“We’re not going to make America great again,” Cuomo exclaimed. “It was never that great.”
Ironically, in his 2010 announcement video for governor, Cuomo proclaimed “Together, we can make New York great again.” He is rumored to be strongly considering a 2020 challenge to President Trump now.
Alabama Republican leaders reacted quickly, forcefully denouncing Cuomo’s remarks and standing up for American greatness.
“New York City is full of folks who will never have the same sort of conservative values that are so precious to us across East Alabama,” Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3) told Yellowhammer News.
He added, “I think I can speak for most Alabamians when I say we think America is a great country and we are proud to live here.”
Not sure about New York, but here in Alabama we believe America is great and becoming even GREATER! #MAGA #ALPOLITICShttps://t.co/7tFLNOJrj5
— Mike Rogers Campaign (@MikeRogersCamp) August 15, 2018
Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-4) echoed the sentiments of Rogers and applauded President Trump’s leadership.
“There is not a country on earth that has done more good for more people than America,” Aderholt stated. “This country most definitely has been great, and thanks to President Trump, we are going to be great again.”
I challenge @andrewcuomo to come out from behind his microphone and say that America “was never that great” to this guy and his buddies… #alpolitics https://t.co/usSRwsa4Ob
— Terry Lathan (@ChairmanLathan) August 16, 2018
Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2) spoke to America’s greatness and the people who have fought for the nation since its inception.
“We live in the greatest country in the world,” she emphasized. “Many brave men and women have served and sacrificed for the very freedoms we enjoy as Americans.”
“For more than 200 years, our country has been a land of optimism and opportunity, and over the last year and a half, we’ve worked to foster this outlook once again. I look forward to seeing this nation continue to prosper and grow,” Roby concluded.
Hey @andrewcuomo I will pay for your air fare to Normandy, France if you will go to the beaches that the greatest generation stormed and say that America “never was that great”. Maybe you can stand by NY’s Theodore Roosevelt Jr’s grave and say it… #AndrewCuomo #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/RDiVjooPeg
— Terry Lathan (@ChairmanLathan) August 16, 2018
Rep. Bradley Byrne (AL-1) pointed out that Cuomo’s statement is reflective of the state of the Democratic Party.
“Governor Cuomo’s statement shows just how out-of-touch Democrats are with the rest of the country,” Byrne explained. “For example, he should tell those who survived the Depression and fought in World War II, like my dad, that America was never a great country.”
Byrne continued, “Frankly, he should apologize for such an outrageous comment.”
Sean Ross is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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