LETTER: Perception of DA’s rejection of ‘multiracialism’ is turning electorate off
The DA has projected itself, rightly or wrongly, as colour blind and as a race denialist political establishment
16 November 2020 - 13:40
Notwithstanding the low turnout and geographical locations of last week’s by-elections and their possible irrelevance in terms of 2021’s local government elections outcome, the performance of the DA will have left its loyal supporters dejected, disappointed and depressed.
Even though they may recognise that it would be unwise to overinterpret the results, the message they are getting is that the DA was the biggest loser, and no amount of spin and tweets from the federal chair or other party spokespeople can change that perception. Sadly, the fact is that it was all too predictable...
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