Supporters flocked toward Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs’ first Black mayor, when he was in the running following what appeared to be a serious racial threat. However, the threat in question may have been less of a threat and more of a cruel campaign strategy, police say.

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    9 days ago

    His Wikipedia page lists his political affiliation as “independent” and he beat a Republican in the runoff.

    However, his dad worked for an oil company and his whole page is full of stuff about how super-religious he is. Plus, he beat a Republican in the runoff, in a super-conservative city that had only ever elected Republican mayors up to that point. Frankly, it’s pretty clear which way he leans, and it ain’t Democrat.

    So yeah, you’re right: Conservatives are going to eat this story up, and they’re going to be just as dishonest about it as usual.