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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsColorado GOP challenger refuses to apologize for referring to Black candidates as 'chimps'
A long-shot Republican candidate for Colorado state house refuses to apologize for referring to two Black opponents as "chimps."
After the American Federation of Teachers endorsed her and two other statehouse candidates, Democratic state Rep. Meg Froelich thanked the organization on Twitter and highlighted her fellow endorsees, state Sen. Julie Gonzales, House District 6 candidate Elisabeth Epps and state Rep. Jennifer Bacon, reported KDVR-TV.
Wow! I get to be with these champs? Made my day!" Froelich tweeted. "Thanks @coloradoaft.
But her opponent, Republican candidate Marla Fernandez, responded with a racist remark. Did you say chimps? Fernandez tweeted, accompanied by a smiley-face emoji. Sorry must be my dyslexia.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/colorado-gop-challenger-refuses-to-apologize-for-referring-to-black-candidates-as-chimps/ar-AA11BAN2?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=67c7bca4354d49a8a32f92ae373c7db6
The Republicans continue to embrace racism.
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)This low-rent back-bencher was appropriately overcome by the vapors when President Biden referred to her as semi-fascist, right? Or, Fernandez will claim that she had no idea that any of them were Black. Because she doesn't see color, see?
LW1977
(1,235 posts)Racist fascist scum!
Chainfire
(17,553 posts)Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)RAB910
(3,504 posts)I expect nothing less from the candidates they run for office
pwb
(11,276 posts)punching in the face.
MagickMuffin
(15,943 posts)Like that makes a difference to be a racist. I suppose she doesnt mind racial slurs hurled her way.