Clarence Thomas rejects idea Black Americans must hold liberal views
CLARENCE THOMAS rejects idea that Black Americans must vote liberal: "When I came to this town, one of the greatest difficulties ... was that there were those who thought that I should think a certain way ... You confuse me with someone who's been in indentured servitude or something."
TL;DR
- Clarence Thomas rejects the notion that Black Americans must vote liberal.
- He faced pressure to think a certain way upon arriving in Washington.
- Thomas expressed frustration with these expectations, comparing them to indentured servitude.