“It’s as if John Lewis is smiling down from above.”
Results from the final few pivotal swing states in the presidential election have been coming in steadily this week. However, at around 4:30 AM Eastern Time, a significant shift occurred: Georgia turned blue as Joe Biden gained the lead in the vote count. Observers quickly noted that the newly counted absentee ballots that pushed Biden ahead originated from Clayton County, the district formerly represented by the late Rep. John Lewis.
Lewis was a legendary figure in the civil rights movement, embodying a spirit of kindness and decency that has often been absent from politics in recent years, making this moment all the more poignant. He was also a frequent target of Trump’s characteristic bullying. Trump had previously denigrated Clayton County and Lewis’s district as “horrible,” and when Lewis passed away in July, Trump outright refused to attend his funeral.
In an interview with Axios, Trump attempted to justify his absence but only came off as callous. “He didn’t come to my inauguration. He didn’t come to my State of the Union speeches. And that’s OK, that’s his right. And again, nobody has done more for Black Americans than I have. He should’ve come. I think he made a big mistake,” Trump remarked about Lewis. “He was a person that devoted a lot of energy and heart to civil rights. But there were many others also.”
This is the same man who led the historic civil rights march in Selma in 1965, yet Trump sought to diminish that legacy, as well as Lewis’s countless other contributions. Lewis dedicated his life to fighting against racism and unifying the nation. In contrast, Trump consistently leveraged Lewis’s death to advance his own agenda and exacerbate division. John Lewis was a true hero, while Trump represents cowardice and bullying. These two individuals exist on entirely different planes.
As the last ballots are counted today, analysts suggest that it’s improbable for Trump to reclaim the lead in Georgia or in Pennsylvania, where Biden also surged ahead this morning. Perhaps we are on the brink of a new political era focused on serving all Americans—something Trump never seemed to grasp.
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Summary:
Votes from Clayton County, the district of the late civil rights icon John Lewis, played a crucial role in Joe Biden’s lead in Georgia during the presidential election. This moment not only highlights Lewis’s legacy but also contrasts sharply with the actions of former President Trump, who consistently belittled Lewis and his contributions. As the vote counting continues, it appears unlikely that Trump will regain his lead, signaling a potential shift in American politics towards inclusivity and service for all citizens.