Republicans criticized President Biden and progressives on Tuesday after Biden snubbed Dr. Seuss in his "Read Across America Day" proclamation amid a progressive push to cancel the legendary children's author.
March 2 marks "Read Across America Day," a day promoting literacy in children that coincides with Dr. Seuss’ birthday, but the beloved author is coming under fire on racial sensitivity grounds.
President Biden on Monday left out any mention of Dr. Seuss in his proclamation for the annual celebration, while progressive activists have targeted the author for alleged "racial undertones" in his books. The business charged with preserving Seuss' legacy on Tuesday announced that it will cease publishing six of his books.
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., blasted Biden on Tuesday, dubbing him "the man leading the charge against Dr. Seuss, an American classic."
Rep. Dan Bishop weighed in, too, while torching Democrats' controversial voting bill, the For the People Act. The North Carolina Republican renamed the bill the "‘For the Politicians’ Act," while saying the bill "will cancel your vote."
"First it was Dr. Seuss. Today, it's Curious George," continued Bishop. "Tomorrow, [Pelosi's] "For the Politicians" Act will cancel your vote. #CancelCulture"
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