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“If I have learned one thing from life, it is that race is the engine that drives the political Left. When all else fails, that segment of America goes to the default position of using race to achieve its objectives. In the courtrooms, on college campuses, and, most especially, in our politics…” quote by Ward Connerly
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“If I have learned one thing from life, it is that race is the engine that drives the political Left. When all else fails, that segment of America goes to the default position of using race to achieve its objectives. In the courtrooms, on college campuses, and, most especially, in our politics, race is a central theme. Where it does not naturally rise to the surface, there are those who will manufacture and amplify it.”

Ward Connerly

About This Quote

He argues race is a primary driver for the political Left, used across institutions to achieve goals.

In simple terms: Race drives leftist politics and is often used strategically.

Key Takeaway

Question political motives.

Themes

politics race strategy

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political sociological

When to use this quote

  • campaigns
  • courtrooms
  • academia

Key Concepts

social engineering identity politics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does race intersect with other policy issues?
  • What alternative explanations exist for political behavior?
A Different Perspective

Complex issues may be reduced to a single factor.

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