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On the recordMay 9, 2021
The Republicans are following what their message is. They have decided that their message is obstructionism, is a big lie, is divisiveness, is tribalism, is in some instances dog whistling, and in some corners of the Republican conference, outright white supremacy, anti-Semitism and racism.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett critiques the Republican Party's messaging and behavior, highlighting issues of obstructionism and divisiveness.

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