Rep. Amy Grant is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She’s currently up for reelection and she may have just killed her chances after she criticized her Democratic opponent for being too gay and Black for public service.
Grant is running against Ken Mejia-Beal, who is an openly gay Black man and proud of it. In a recorded phone call leaked yesterday, she calls Mejia-Beal “just another one of the Cook County people.”
“That’s all you’re gonna vote for in Cook County, another, you know, Black Caucus,” she says. “That’s all we need is another person in the Black Caucus.”
Cook County is the most populous county in Illinois, with a population was over 5 million. Its county seat is Chicago.
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In another clip, Grant can be heard saying Mejia-Beal is “afraid” to engage with voters outside of the Chicago area “because of the way he talks, he’s all LGBTQ,” adding, “he’s afraid of the reaction that people might give him.”
Then she calls him “crazy.”
The conversation was between Grant and an unnamed person, though it’s being reported that the person may have been a potential donor.
Shortly after the recordings leaked, Grant rushed out a statement saying the comments are not reflective of who she is as a person.
“I deeply regret the comments I made about Ken Mejia-Beal, and reached out to apologize to him this morning,” she said. “These comments do not reflect my heart or my faith.”
Except that the things people say in private are usually exactly what is in their heart. That’s precisely why they say them in private, not in public.
Mejia-Beal quickly called B.S. on Grant’s apology.
“Representative Grant makes it clear that she sees only the color of my skin and my sexual orientation,” he said. “And that, in her mind, disqualifies me as a leader and even disqualifies me as a member of our community.”
He added that, while Grant did leave him a voicemail apologizing, all she did was recite the same exact statement she released publicly.
“Where is Representative Grant’s apology to those who hear her comments and wonder if they fit into her vision of our community?” he asked. “Where is the apology to all whose faith calls them to love their neighbors as themselves?”
My statement on the bigoted comments made by Amy Grant : pic.twitter.com/6rgz52tcBC
— Ken Mejia-Beal (@kmbfor42) September 21, 2020
Even Grant’s Republican colleagues are disgusted by her remarks.
Republican Rep. Will Davis says he once considered Grant a friend, but now he’s second-guessing their relationship.
“Rep. Grant makes it real clear that, in her opinion, some people do not deserve to be a part of the community or to represent that community in the General Assembly,” he told reporters. “That, indeed, is appalling.”
David added, “I have to be suspect of her now, you know. Is she genuine when she speaks to me or towards me or says ‘Hey, let’s work together on something?’ Is she being genuine?”
Meanwhile, Equality Illinois issued a statement yesterday, saying, “Homophobia and bigotry must have no home in DuPage County or anywhere in Illinois. Grant must drop out of the election.”
Cam
“”Shortly after the recordings leaked, Grant rushed out a statement saying the comments are not reflective of who she is as a person.””
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Except she felt comfortable saying it in front of a donor when she thought she wasn’t being recorded.
vinnieboiblue
Who she is as a person is even worse!
Kangol2
Her racist, homophobic right-wing rant spurred me to look this gentleman up, learn about his platform, and donate to his campaign. Thanks, Witch Grant, at least something good came out of your claptrap. Now I hope he defeats your @ss!
James
ANOTHER HIDEOUS OLD UPTIGHT REPUBLICAN WITH DYED HAIR.
SICK.
MISTERJETT
SHE’S TOO UGLY!!!!!
vinnieboiblue
She must be a relative of Ms. Ballbricker!
fur_hunter
She’s a LYING, Vindictive C UNT! What do you expect? She’s a republiKKKan.
Kevan1
She is exposed for the hateful witch she is. Another sad dead soul.
Sister Bertha Bedderthanyu
Sweetheart, you THINK things like that but whether its social media or standing by the office water cooler you don’t SAY things like that. What the HELL were you thinking? If you don’t want the job then step aside for some one who knows how to b/s the public and win the damn seat. Hopefully its not to late to replace you on the ticket.
Cam
Interesting how the account that always defends bigots says “You THINK things like that” No genius, people who aren’t bigots DON’T think things like that.
amanwithanedge
she’s an old ass scallop.
tjr101
The majority of Republicans think this way, that’s why they’re Republicans.
vinnieboiblue
With her looks and ignorance, is it any wonder why guys make the switch and ditch the bitch?
Essie
I wonder who recorded her. Was it the donor she was talking to? That would be very interesting. Doesn’t matter who did it it’s just great that it was done. Hopefully the people in the district will decide to not vote for someone so hateful. If they do vote her in after this I would feel sad for Cook County.
barryaksarben
she is ugly inside and out. Who would ever want to Fu8k that? who would be in a relationship with someone so ugly on the inside? We KNOW who would vote for her, other hatefilled people who think that their GOD wants them to hate and to be full of hate for others. She may have a black friend (hard to believe) but there is no way in hell she has a gay friend as he would never let her leave the house looking like she does now
trojanboy
He’s a kind, intelligent dude. She’s an ugly bitch. Nuff said. Crawl back under your stone.
succubus
trump legacy