Van Jones: A law and order candidacy must condemn vigilante justice

In light of the shooting of Jacob Blake and subsequent violent unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, CNN's Van Jones speaks out ahead of the third night of the Republican National Convention. He argues that a candidacy that says it's about law and order cannot back be silent on hate groups and vigilantes. #CNN #News

[kyraneto]

Is this the same Rick Santorum who was quoted as saying: Rape victims should just go with it. ? Why is he allowed to speak?

[mohsinrao]

I thought Rick Santorum had retired somewhere where he could be medicore without having to account for his mediocrity.

[Dayman]

Why is Rick Santorum still a thing? Stop trying to make Rick Santorum a thing, CNN

[sgmooney]

Your censorship is violence. Show the full story

[davidharmon]

As a Pennsylvanian, Rick Santorum has always been a disappointment.

[gennywhite]

HE NEVER HAS ADDRESSED INEQUALITY! ALL HE CAN DO IS BRAG, AND ADDS FUEL TO FIRE!

[crwmsfd]

I am a veteran of the MARINES. and I am truly appalled about all the domestic terrorism.

[hiboabdi]

No matter how many times people resist arrest they don’t deserve to die period.

[mrmrgaming]

"Having an RNC in the midst of all this" so I guess the Portland thing has been going on for months in a parallel universe then.

[DavidJ]

2020 is a year that just keeps on giving.

[doggypup]

They always try and deflect to gang violence. But gang members didn't raise their right hand, and swear an oath to protect and serve. Police officers did. And they are held to a higher standard!

[keveydaking]

The more someone mentions law and order they more likely they will allow cops to break the law. So ironic

[perpedersen]

A president should show leadership and address this issue!

[KesselRunner]

"They don't talk about the shootings in poor communities."

Yes, they do. There are protests, there are community actions, there are countless unsung heroes risking their lives and working every day to draw attention to the causes and victims.

*You* just choose to ignore them, unless it suits you as a quick, cowardly excuse to ignore a very real issue of systematic racism in the police and justice system.

[MichaelWashingtonAE]

A law and order candidacy must not break the law, must not go against the

[OGGamingABC]

You would be shocked if they ignore what's happening? Where have you been the last 3 years? No shock, it's expected.

[ileanasuk]

Funny how no one addressed that it was another white teenager with an AR-15 again...seems we just gave up on fixing that problem

[amilewski]

Cant defund the police AND tell me I cant defend myself.

[kenneycooper]

Rick Santorum never disappoints me with his talk. He's like that pesky mosquito that constantly flies around your ear.

[Imperialairways]

Basically what Rick Santorum is saying is “It Is What It Is” ... sad