The fight has thrust corporate America into a place it often tries to avoid the center of a partisan political fight. But under threat of boycott and bad publicity, business leaders are showing a new willingness to enter the fray on an issue not directly related to their bottom line, even if it means alienating Republican allies.
“We want to hold corporations accountable for how they show up when voting rights are under attack,” said Marc Banks, an NAACP spokesman. “Corporations have a part to play, because when they do show up and speak, people listen.”
Kemp said at a news conference Saturday that baseball “caved to fear and lies from liberal activists” and moving the game means ”cancel culture” is coming for American businesses. Kemp said state leaders worked in good faith with leaders in the business community on the legislation, including some of the same companies that have now “flip-flopped on this issue.” He added: “We shouldn’t apologize for making
Trump issued a new statement on Saturday expanding his calls for boycotts
Named a long list of companies that have signaled disapproval of Georgia law
Law puts tougher restrictions on absentee voting, requiring a photo ID
Liberal activists have called for boycott on companies that don t oppose the law
Dispute has put corporate America at the center of the contentious issue
Donald Trump has been spotted at Mar-a-Lago with wife Melania and son Barron in the family s first appearance together since he left office.
Video posted to Instagram on Friday shows the Trump family strolling through an outdoor dining area at the club in Palm Beach, Florida, where the former president has made his home after leaving the Oval Office. Mr. President! one supporter is heard to shout, as the club members cheer and applaud, some rising to their feet.
Barron, 15, was noticeably absent from Trump s farewell address on his final day in office, and Melania has been vocal in her protection of the young teen from public scrutiny.
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