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2007-01-16 02:25:01 · 9 answers · asked by Mail J 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, when an ad was run saying that MLK Jr. was a Republican, there was a lot of outrage. The Washington Post writes:
"In 1960, King was arrested for trespassing during a sit-in and held in Georgia's Reidsville prison. Fearing for his son's life, Martin Luther King Sr. appealed to presidential candidate John F. Kennedy to secure his release.
"When King was freed, his father vowed to deliver 10 million votes to the Democrat, even though Kennedy was only a reluctant supporter of civil rights. That began four decades of black people voting for liberals.
"The younger King voted for Kennedy, and for Democrat Lyndon B. Johnson four years later. In that election, King publicly denounced the Republican candidate, Barry Goldwater."
So, while he may have been a Republican in name at some point in time, he voted Democratic more often than not. Hope this helps.
2007-01-16 02:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by theearlybirdy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was a Democrat, though not all his ideas and lofty ideals are supported by Democrats.
You cannot reconcile Affirmative Action giving preference to minorities with the ideal of being equal before the law and being judged on the contents of one's character.
You cannot reconcile the moral and religious imperative of his message with the "you can't legislate morality" shibboleth of the Neo-Dems.
But overall, a Democrat.
2007-01-16 02:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
While his causes were more aligned with the Democrats, and more opposed by Republicans, though he voted for Democratic candidates and denounced Goldwater in '64, I don't think he'd allow himself to be used as a political tool or symbol by either party.
He was more than willing to call out any politician who blocked progress in racial equality, and was probably more than willing to give credit to people of either party.
He was more about his cause than politics, a point of view we just can't relate to in this age of polarization.
2007-01-16 03:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most like since he was Black he was a Democrat, but since he talked about personal responsibility that implies Republican.
Today both parties are more left than both JFK & MLK. If one bases their judgement on there most famous speech. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. And there was the I have a dream speech that talked about charactor & responsibility.
2007-01-16 02:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by viablerenewables 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He was a registered Democrat. The man loved John F. Kennedy and one of the reasons for both of their assassination's.
2007-01-16 02:30:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think he was the father of that vote or die thing. LOL. Have you seen that South park episode. LOL
2007-01-16 02:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://youtube.com/watch?v=awFuel1Vds0
2007-01-16 02:30:52 · answer #7 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twas neither he was communist. Research it online. He wasen't for the people. He didn't help the black people he just screwed them over.
2007-01-16 04:16:58 · answer #8 · answered by Iamhere 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, he was a liar and used to frequent prostitutes, so that would make him a Republican.
2007-01-16 02:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 8⤋