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During last week's chairmanship election for the far-right House Freedom Caucus, Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) came under fire for his past statements on civil rights. Critics pointed to a 2019 Facebook post in which Good said that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a "disaster" and that it had led to "rampant voter fraud." Good later apologized for the post, saying that he had "misspoken."

Good's comments on civil rights have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) called Good's comments "outrageous and dangerous," while Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) said that Good's views were "not in line with the Republican Party."

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In a statement, Good said that he believes in "equal rights for all Americans" and that he supports the Voting Rights Act. He also said that he is "committed to working with all members of Congress to find common ground on issues that matter to the American people."

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Good's comments on civil rights are likely to continue to be a source of controversy. They underscore the deep divisions that exist within the Republican Party on issues of race and equality.

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Bob Good's views on civil rights are a reminder of the long and difficult struggle for racial equality in the United States. While much progress has been made, there is still much work to be done. Good's comments are a reminder that the fight for civil rights is not over, and that we must continue to work to ensure that all Americans are treated equally under the law.