Ex-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee blasted for ‘racist’ tweet saying he’s ‘decided to “identify” as Chinese’
FORMER Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been slammed for a tweet branded "racist" that says he's "decided to “identify” as Chinese".
The 65-year-old has been blasted for the "anti-Asian" jibe he made in an apparent pushback against companies which have criticized Georgia's new voting bill.
His comments appeared to be hitting out at businesses that have come out in opposition of the bill known as the Election Integrity Act of 2021.
The bill, also called SB 202, will make widespread changes to pretty much all of the state's voting and election system.
The sweeping legislation makes multiple alterations to the voting process in Georgia, making it more difficult to vote by mail or without a valid ID.
Actress and activist Patricia Arquette hit out at Huckabee, saying: "Elderly Asian women are getting beaten up on the street and you say this?"
In a statement explaining the decision, Manfred wrote: "Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views.
Black voters and other voters of color played a key role in the election of Joe Biden in November, in addition to electing two Democratic senators in the state's January run-offs, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
Huckabee has not apologised for his "racist" tweet, nor has he deleted.
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But he did respond to one tweet to say: "I don't take Twitter or myself that seriously but I do take gospel seriously. I truly wish you only joy & continued blessings."
Huckabee served as the 44th governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007.