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"Going last at Sessions hearing like ‘being made to go to the back of the bus’"
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:36 pm
Louisiana's own hand selected Congressman from the 504 & 225 area codes
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) slammed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, saying the decision to have three black members of Congress testify at the end of Sen. Jeff Sessions's (R-Ala.) confirmation hearing for attorney general is the equivalent of being sent to the "back of the bus."
"First I want to address my concerns about being made to testify at the end of the witness panels," he said. "To have a senator, a House member, and living civil rights legend testify at the end of all of this is the equivalent of being made to go to the back of the bus."
Richmond called the scheduling a "petty strategy" of Senate Republicans.
Corey Booker however told reporters "he didn't agree with Richmond's remark."
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) slammed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, saying the decision to have three black members of Congress testify at the end of Sen. Jeff Sessions's (R-Ala.) confirmation hearing for attorney general is the equivalent of being sent to the "back of the bus."
"First I want to address my concerns about being made to testify at the end of the witness panels," he said. "To have a senator, a House member, and living civil rights legend testify at the end of all of this is the equivalent of being made to go to the back of the bus."
Richmond called the scheduling a "petty strategy" of Senate Republicans.
Corey Booker however told reporters "he didn't agree with Richmond's remark."
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Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:36 pm to ihometiger
He's an embarrassment to Louisiana.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:37 pm to ihometiger
Hahaha they cannot give it up, keep it up
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:37 pm to ihometiger
Ironically, in middle school the back of the bus was premium real estate.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:38 pm to ihometiger
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Rep. Cedric Richmond
STFU, Cedric.
Seriously.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:39 pm to Sentrius
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He's an embarrassment to Louisiana.
Until today, I always thought he was a nice guy, despite his politics. I met him once on a field trip to the state capitol, and my grandpa coached him in a few sports years ago.
However, his remarks today at the hearing were very poorly worded and have led me to believe that he is most likely a racist.
This post was edited on 1/11/17 at 10:40 pm
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:42 pm to ihometiger
Massa told him to jump, he said "how high?"
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:42 pm to CaptChandler
quote:It was a ridiculous comment on his part, but it's unfortunately a political tactic that is effective. I'd chalk this up to "don't hate the player; hate the game" sorta thing (still call out his shenanigans though); especially, considering you had different in person experience.
Until today, I always thought he was a nice guy, despite his politics. I met him once on a field trip to the state capitol, and my grandpa coached him in a few sports years ago.
His remarks today at the hearing have led me to believe that he is most likely a racist
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:45 pm to Sentrius
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He's an embarrassment to Louisiana.
Well Southeastern Louisiana. He doesn't represent the rest of the state.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:49 pm to Seldom Seen
Did he really refer to himself as a living civil rights legend?
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:50 pm to CaptChandler
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However, his remarks today at the hearing were very poorly worded and have led me to believe that he is most likely a racist.
He is a major league racist.
Posted on 1/11/17 at 10:52 pm to buckeye_vol
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It was a ridiculous comment on his part, but it's unfortunately a political tactic that is effective. I'd chalk this up to "don't hate the player; hate the game" sorta thing (still call out his shenanigans though); especially, considering you had different in person experience.
frick this shite, he is a God damned racist but of course white boys making excuses for that behavior is par for the course.
Posted on 1/12/17 at 6:20 am to Robin Masters
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Did he really refer to himself as a living civil rights legend?
He was probably referring to John Lewis who is living off of what he did 30 yrs ago. Dude needs to retire and take McCain & crew with him.
The whole "back of the bus" shtick needs to get a proper burial.
This post was edited on 1/12/17 at 6:50 am
Posted on 1/12/17 at 6:35 am to CaptChandler
Most likely???
Posted on 1/12/17 at 6:38 am to ihometiger
As if there are any white people riding the bus in New Orleans.
Posted on 1/12/17 at 6:44 am to PowerTool
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As if there are any white people riding the bus in New Orleans
Well whitey does own them so there's that.
Posted on 1/12/17 at 7:13 am to ihometiger
Saw that...what a loser of a statement
Posted on 1/12/17 at 8:17 am to ihometiger
I guess he ignored the gentleman that spoke after him. Because he was not in fact last.
Posted on 1/12/17 at 8:19 am to PlanoPrivateer
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I guess he ignored the gentleman that spoke after him. Because he was not in fact last.
yeah yesterday i didn't get the comment but somebody made a good effort and said that it was their little group testifying last at the hearing. however, that doesn't make any sense b/c were they going to give testimony before Sessions? i'm not exactly sure what happened in the morning yesterday, but it wasn't reported on and wasn't on CSPAN
Posted on 1/12/17 at 8:24 am to ihometiger
He shouldn't even been allowed to speak
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