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7. From the Vermont Digger

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 09:58 PM

Sep 2018

BENNINGTON — Rep. Kiah Morris, D-Bennington, who has been the target of online racial comments and threats to her safety, has withdrawn her candidacy for re-election just 10 days after winning the Democratic nomination for a third term.

During her four years in the Legislature, Morris has become one of the strongest voices for women and minorities in Vermont politics.

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“The last two years have been emotionally difficult for many. Political discourse, and in particular within the sphere of social media has been divisive, inflammatory and at times, even dangerous. It is my hope that as a state, we will continue to demand greater support and protections for one another from those forces which seek to divide and destroy our communities.”

More https://vtdigger.org/2018/08/24/kiah-morris-withdraws-candidacy-bennington-house-race/

This begs a question. Where is Leahy and Sanders? Why are they not speaking out about this?

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Vermont's Only Black Female Lawmaker Withdraws Re-Election Bid After Racist Attacks [View all] JHan Sep 2018 OP

Did anyone come to her defense or urge her to reconsider? RandySF Sep 2018 #1

Statements have been made by officials denouncing the racism.. JHan Sep 2018 #4

I can think of someone who loves to reach out to those anxious types. bettyellen Sep 2018 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #17

Unfortunate... WestIndianArchie Sep 2018 #2

trump is a wrecking ball. elleng Sep 2018 #3

Yep, One of the antagonists in all this is a Trump supporter JHan Sep 2018 #6

From the Vermont Digger sheshe2 Sep 2018 #7

Sanders made a statement on facebook yesterday: JHan Sep 2018 #8

Good to know that Bernie spoke up and disappointed in Leahy. sheshe2 Sep 2018 #9

What I cannot reconcile is this.. JHan Sep 2018 #10

Isn't there a black man running for office in NH who faced yrs of racist remarks in his state job? bobbieinok Sep 2018 #11

Yes..... JHan Sep 2018 #16

"This is...not what Vermont is about..." brer cat Sep 2018 #14

Righteous post.++++++++++++++++++ And yeah.. JHan Sep 2018 #15

this nt heaven05 Sep 2018 #22

this has been going on heaven05 Sep 2018 #21

Thank you for bringing to our attention JustAnotherGen Sep 2018 #12

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ JHan Sep 2018 #13

Right, so anyone who EVER said ANYTHING remotely like identity politics are not important Eliot Rosewater Sep 2018 #18

this!!!!! heaven05 Sep 2018 #20

I am glad heaven05 Sep 2018 #19