SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison defended his party’s racial justice pledge on Thursday, using his personal background as a Black man to firmly contradict those who argue that Democrats should give up on identity politics.
In a heated speech to state Democratic chairs meeting in Arizona, Harrison stated that “people of color need to see Democrats fighting for them, and that cannot be the excuse for why we win or lose.”
He waved his hand in front of his face and said, “I can’t rub this off when I wake up in the morning, when I look in the mirror, and when I step out the door.” I am this person. The world views me like this.
“That is who I am,” he added. It’s not politics, either. I live it. And those in the party who are necessary for me to defend myself must understand that. There’s no escaping that.
Early next year, Harrison’s four-year term will come to an end. He stated that the muzzle comes off the day after his replacement is chosen on February 1st, implying twice that he has more grievances he’s wanting to get off his chest. He has no intention of endorsing a substitute.
Harrison concluded his remarks by saying, “That’s it for you all.” since I intend to save the remainder for my book. I’m naming names, too.
The causes behind Vice President Kamala Harris’s crushing defeat by President-elect Donald Trump and the future of a party that will be shut out of both the White House and congressional majorities are the subject of intense Democratic debate. According to some, the party has been too politically correct and is now too preoccupied with winning over supporters on the basis of their identity.
Harris would have been the first person of Southeast Asian heritage, the first Black woman, and the first woman to be elected president of the United States. However, during her presidential campaign, she made no mention of her gender or race.
However, despite several pleas from his supporters for him to refrain from inflaming racial tensions, Trump spoke extensively about Harris’ race.
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