Article snippet: Democrats who have called MORE and his policies racist are now pointing fingers at one another on issues of race. Allegations of racial insensitivity are flying between the 2020 Democratic contenders, as well as between House Democrats, raising concerns that internecine squabbles over identity and race are tarnishing party leaders and distracting Democrats from their goal of ousting the president in 2020. The racially charged controversies that have swirled around former Vice President MORE (D-Calif.), 79, have also put a spotlight on the generational rift within the party. Longtime Democratic leaders are facing new scrutiny from their younger peers over their past records. And they’re being called out for their rhetoric, which in some cases has offended the younger generation of liberals. Frustrated lawmakers say the backbiting over race has gotten out of control. They want to see it come to an end so Democrats can return their focus to their agenda in the House and defeating Trump at the ballot box. “It’s damaging to this party and the internal workings of the Democratic Party,” said Rep. Wm. MORE (D-Mo.). “I can tell you it’s not helpful.” Tensions exploded on Capitol Hill this week after Rep. accused Pelosi of singling out women of color for criticism, as divisions linger over the passage of a $4.6 billion border bill. Pelosi has been dismissive of the influence on Capitol Hill held by Ocasio-Cortez and three other rising Democratic Party stars — Reps. MORE... Link to the full article to read more
Racial politics roil Democratic Party | TheHill
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