That’s how one incumbent Republican House member describes Gov. Bill Lee’s conduct in the face of comments from a key education advisor disparaging teachers.

This IS Who He Is

Other candidates joined in and suggested the Lee should have taken action rather than sit silently while teachers were attacked. Since the comments were made, Hillsdale President Larry Arnn has doubled down:

An Unapologetic Apology

Here’s video of the forum where candidates spoke about the incident:

WATCH: “A TOTAL DISGRACE”

At a recent WILLIAMSON COUNTY GOP forum, REPUBLICAN (!) house candidates from various districts took turns ripping @Hillsdale’s teacher-trashing president, and @GovBillLee for sitting silent🤐

Lee still has not apologized, and refuses to sever ties. pic.twitter.com/UXx88JU8bx

— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) July 23, 2022

Here’s more on Lee making a weak attempt to distance himself from the whole situation:

Lee vs. Lee

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