Democrat Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut faced criticism from liberals online after sharing the viral blue-collar anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond.”
Murphy shared the popular song on Monday, encouraging progressives to listen to its message about the state of the country under Democratic leadership.
“a. I think progressives should listen to this. In part, because it’s just a good tune,” Murphy tweeted.
BLUE-COLLAR POLITICAL ANTHEM ‘RICH MEN NORTH OF RICHMOND’ TAKES INTERNET BY STORM
Democrat Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut faced criticism from liberals after sharing the viral working class anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond.”
((Photo by Attila Husejnow/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images))
“b. But also [because] it shows the path of realignment,” the Connecticut Democrat continued. “Anthony sings about the soullessness of work, low wages, and the power of the elites.”
“All problems the left has better solutions to than the right,” the senator claimed.
Many liberal users online were unhappy with Murphy sharing the hit song, questioning why the progressive senator supported it.
Nina Turner, former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign co-chair and Ohio state Senator, tweeted that “the biggest solution to this is getting big money out of politics.”
“Actual progressives don’t need to listen to this, our political leaders do,” Turner tweeted.
User Drew Savicki wrote, “Why is Chris Murphy favorably quote tweeting ultra ding dong Benny Johnson?”
User Michael Paulauski tweeted, “Someone’s gotta start digging into financial interests here. Chris Murphy is backflipping his way directly into the red-brown alliance in a manner that would make Jimmy Dore proud.”
“I have a feeling someone is guiding him toward the upcoming GOP/Libertarian power vacuum,” Paulauski added.
“What,” another user wrote.
Murphy’s tweet came in the wake of Virginia native Anthony Oliver’s viral hit song “Rich Men North of Richmond.”
“Rich Men North of Richmond” is a soulful bluegrass song that expresses the frustration of a blue-collar man fed up with Washington’s leadership.
The song criticizes high taxes and lawmakers for neglecting working men and women while focusing on other issues.
Musician Oliver Anthony went viral this week for a performance of his original song, “Rich Men North of Richmond.” (Screenshot/RadioWV YouTube channel)
“Rich Men North of Richmond” also addresses issues such as poverty, welfare abuse, and the alarming rate of suicides among young men.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Anthony’s emotional song has resonated with millions of viewers, with the video recording already garnering 1.2 million views on YouTube.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
