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Panich52

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Tue Mar 17, 2015, 05:08 PM Mar 2015

Black lawmaker cites race in delayed AG vote

TheHill
Black lawmaker cites race in delayed AG vote

By Tim Devaney

The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus suggested Tuesday that the Senate may be delaying the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch because of her race.

"I think race certainly can be considered a major factor in the delay, Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, told reporters on a press call.

Lynch would become the first African American woman to serve as attorney general, but her nomination has been awaiting Senate confirmation for 130 days.

http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/235943-black-lawmaker-cites-race-in-delayed-ag-vote

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Besides GOP's racism, don't forget their even more fervent misogyny.

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Black lawmaker cites race in delayed AG vote (Original Post) Panich52 Mar 2015 OP
Pretty much sums it up. Wellstone ruled Mar 2015 #1
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