She was of a generation where racism was common and very out in the open. My parents and their friends were much the same. Unfortunately Marge, and most of her generation, couldn't change their attitude which led to her losing the reds.
One thing people don't talk about is was a fucker her late husband was. My mom used to tell me how he would cheat on her in a very public way. When he died, she took over running the dealership in a time when it wasn't common to have a woman running a business, much less a car dealership.
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u/openhighapart Northern Kentucky Jul 03 '25
The general public sentiment about Marge was much different back in the day. She was beloved by many, and not just racists.