Augie RayFeb 16, 2023

In 2016, Columbiana County, where East Palestine is located, votes for Trump by 42 points.

In 2018, Trump rescinds Obama-era train-braking rule that would have prevented accidents as just happened in East Palestine.

In 2020, Columbiana County voted for Trump by 45 points.

Biden offers help, and Republican governor says, “I will not hesitate to call him if we see a problem but I’m not seeing it.”

Republicans: This is all Biden's and Buttigieg's fault!

Show threadAlice Marshall
@augieray Biden could have reinstated the brake regulation that would have prevented this, as requested by the workers. Biden did not have to bust the threatened strike which had safety as one of its demands. Blaming the victim is a bad look and a solidarity fail.
Feb 17, 2023 at 3:47amWeb
Show threadAugie RayFeb 17, 2023
@AliceMarshall You're not wrong. But with GOP retirees voting for Republicans who want to cut Social Security, black Republicans voting for candidates who prevent teaching racial history, and poor Republicans electing people who cut worker protection and refuse to raise minimum wage, it is not victim blaming to call out that conservative voters get the government they elect.
Show threadNicole RoedFeb 17, 2023
@augieray @AliceMarshall beautifully said!