Congressman Steve King? The nine-term Iowa Republican on Tuesday said the criticism he has faced for statements embracing white nationalism gave him greater insight into the suffering endured by Jesus. Earlier this year, the Iowa Republican said the prayers of his constituents might cause House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, to reconsider his decision to isolate him. After that, you say, “I didn’t mean to, I’m sorry; I’m sorry I killed your dog.”“That’s called repentance,” King explained. The 90-year-old pastor said the festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus had led the congressman to consider his own suffering.

Source: Washington Post April 24, 2019 09:06 UTC