preemptive declaration

As a prime example, after months of avoiding a debate with Warnock, Walker finally agreed to participate in one but not without a preemptive declaration last week playing up to those who might appreciate the racist stereotype of the docile subservient Black man who knows his place.

The preemptive declaration sparked jubilation from the president’s staff and family.

The governor’s preemptive declaration of a state of emergency shows a lack of confidence in the ability of residents to remain peaceful, some protest and community leaders said.