It is a regular talking-point for Republican lawmakers to keep their base afraid, to fool their base into thinking Democrats are against them and are actively doing everything possible to crucify them and their beliefs.
But when Rep. Marsha Blackburn tried to repeat this lie again – that Christians are being persecuted here in America – she did not anticipate a follow-up question from a very inquisitive reporter.
“Can you be specific about the instances in which you feel that Christians are being persecuted?” a reporter inquires of Blackburn.
“You know, there have been several lately. There’ve. Um. I can’t give you a specific (pause) right off the cuff,” Blackburn shrugs. “I’m sorry.”
Then Blackburn smiles, turns away from the reporter, looks back toward the camera, and says, “Yeah. Thanks.”
