Leave it to Michael Moore to try and say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam leans too far right in an attempt to connect him to Republicans:

In Virginia’s Dem primary for Governor, Dems were convinced vote 4 the “moderate” Ralph Northam because he could “pick up Republican votes.” Voters were told to reject the progressive candidate Tom Perriello. Now they’ve learned what centerism got them. A hood & some shoe polish — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) February 3, 2019

First of all, the governor who expressed full support for pro-infanticide legislation is a “moderate” and a “centrist”?

Infanticide is centerism? — Steven (@MaVASteve) February 3, 2019

So late term abortion is now a moderate position? — Matt Foley (@GrizzlyMan901) February 3, 2019

But Moore’s take isn’t flying with everybody on the left, including the Human Rights Campaign’s Charlotte Clymer:

.@MMFlint Aside from the merits of your claim, this is literally the first time you've mentioned Perriello on Twitter based on a quick search of your tweets (unless you misspelled his name). And this below is apparently your *only* tweet about the 2017 VA election. pic.twitter.com/kvkVaLja37 — Charlotte Clymer?️‍? (@cmclymer) February 3, 2019

And @MMFlint, the elections in VA and NJ were the only action items going on at the time. It wasn't like there were a dozen gubernatorial races, 33 Senate races, and 435 House races. That was it. What were you doing that week? I'd really love to know. — Charlotte Clymer?️‍? (@cmclymer) February 3, 2019

“Moderate Dems” unite against Moore!

You’re a horrible human being. Are you saying all moderate Democrats are racist? If not, what’s your point? BTW, do all “progressives” write essays about how sexual repression in young girls causes cervical cancer? Or about how school is bad for children? — NaomiPDX ? (@NaomiOMy_) February 4, 2019

Hey not fair. Moderate does NOT = racist. Nor does progressive = perfect record on race. — Andrew Gottlieb (@agottlieb66) February 3, 2019

Because moderate Dems all wear blackface and hoods. REALLY? Your comments are insulting and repulsive. And definitely NOT going to convince someone like me to vote for your candidate. In fact, if a candidate is backed by you, I will consider it a reason NOT to vote for them. — Kipp Duncan (@KippDuncan) February 4, 2019

Ohh come on…. moderate does not mean you get hoods and shoe polish…that is so irresponsible to suggest that — Justin Lee (@thedudeJLEE) February 3, 2019

@MMFlint I share some of your ideology and your rage against the far right, but this is an unfair shot at the moderate center. — GAMMA USA (@GAMMA_USA) February 3, 2019

This tweet is moronic. You’re basically accusing VA Democratic voters of failing to be clairvoyant. Being a moderate hardly makes one more likely to have outrageous behavior in his past. Just ask Bernie about his rape fantasies and past water carrying for the NRA. — David Harada-Stone (@HaradaStone) February 3, 2019

I am a moderate Democrat but not a racist – one has absolutely nothing to do with the other!! So, you are saying if you are not a progressive Democrat you are automatically a racist??!! — Tammi (@Yankeegal11) February 4, 2019

Or it’s always possible that Moore’s totally clueless:

I live in Virginia and you’re totally talking out of your ass @MMFlint. But that’s nothing new. — The Mockers (@The_Mockers) February 3, 2019

Heh.