Darren Bailey, a Trump-endorsed Republican candidate running to governor of Illinois was criticised Monday for his statements “Let’s move on and celebrate,”During remarks he made following the tragic shooting at Highland Park, Illinois on July 4th.
You can find out more at Live post on FacebookBailey, Skokie Illinois, called for prayers from the victims’ families, law enforcement and their loved ones two hours after the shooting started. Bailey’s follow-up remarks were particularly notable. “Let’s move on and celebrate the independence of this nation,”Six deaths have led to some people striking a wrong note.
Keith Olbermann, an ex-host of MSNBC, responded with this tweet: “Happy 4th of July from @DarrenBaileyIL Trump’s soulless candidate for governor of Illinois. After a mass shooting miles away Bailey sums up the @GOP: ‘let’s move on and celebrate the independence of this nation.’ To hell with him and all who support him.”
One commenter on Facebook wrote: “‘Let’s move on’ that’s what he had to say?? That’s the problem moving on so quickly after these shootings! They don’t need your prayers they need stricter gun laws!!”
Another comment was made “This GOP person says let’s move on. Let’s just forget that our children and the rest of us are not safe anywhere in this country. And praying does not do a particle of good.”
More than one Twitter,One social media user tweeted: “Darren Bailey basically went out and said ‘Mass shooting? Who cares, we gotta light fireworks’. Absolutely not fit to be anywhere near a leadership position.”
Another Write: “Darren Bailey saying, we still haven’t found the Highland Park shooter, but let’s pray and move on. May just be the most Republican thing I’ve ever heard in my life!”
There are many others on the social media website. Bailey was likened to the mayorIn “Jaws,”Who Famously,, “I’m pleased and happy to repeat the news that we have, in fact, caught and killed a large predator that supposedly injured some bathers. But, as you see, it’s a beautiful day, the beaches are open and people are having a wonderful time.”
Bailey’s campaign released a statement to Vice, responding to his comments that were met by backlash.
“I apologize if in any way we diminished the pain being felt across our state today,”This is the statement.
“I am heartbroken by today’s tragic events and the pain and loss felt by so many. My intent was to pray for the victims and those affected by today’s tragedy and for the shooter to be caught and prosecuted without further loss,”He stated, per Vice.
“I hope we can all come together in prayer and action to address rampant crime and mental heath [sic] issues to make sure these horrific tragedies don’t happen again.”