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Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from.” 

Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist comments in a Facebook post. He did not respond to a voice message from The Associated Press seeking comment.


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[–] ZombieMantis@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

"You first."

[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 6 points 7 hours ago

Incredibly disgusting to see.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 27 points 12 hours ago

Of course it's a Republican senator

[–] werefreeatlast@lemmy.world 9 points 9 hours ago

It looks like you're about to say something racist... Is it okay if I record it?

"At least one party must give consent before someone can record an in-person conversation in Idaho"

Can I record it before you deny it? Thanks!

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 12 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (2 children)

Being a moron is not a requirement for being Republican, but it helps.
🤔 ...
Nah who am I kidding? Og course it's a requirement.

[–] almar_quigley@lemmy.world 5 points 8 hours ago

Well, is it causation or correlation though? And if causation are they morons because they are republican or republican because they are morons? Inquiring minds want to know!

[–] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 4 points 9 hours ago

I think it's more that holding Republican ideals is not a requirement to be a moron, but it helps.

[–] MediaBiasFactChecker@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

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