Democrats say Rep. Kiggans must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
The congresswoman said she agreed with the sentiment, not the language, after a clipped interview drew criticism and a viral post from a pro-Democratic Super PAC.
- On Monday, Rep. Jen Kiggans faced backlash after agreeing with radio host Rich Herrera, who told House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."
- Herrera's remarks stemmed from criticism of House Majority Forward's nearly $40 million spending on Virginia's redistricting initiative, which he alleged targeted removal of Virginia Supreme Court justices.
- In a Monday evening interview, Kiggans clarified she agreed only with the sentiment that House Minority Leader Jeffries should not meddle in Virginia politics, stating the host should not have used that language.
- House Minority Whip Katherine Clark demanded Kiggans "immediately apologize and resign," joined by Rep. Lateefah Simon and House Democratic caucus chair Pete Aguilar, who called the remarks "disgusting."
- The controversy complicates Kiggans' reelection bid in her swing district, where former Rep. Elaine Luria, her Democratic challenger, labeled the incident "disgusting" and a political liability.
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Democrats say Republican lawmaker must resign for agreeing with 'cotton-picking' remark
Republican U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans faced calls from Democrats to resign for agreeing with a radio host after he said Democratic lawmaker Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."
Kiggans denies Dems criticism that she condoned racist remarks
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Democrats are criticizing Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans Monday over an interview in which they say she endorsed racist remarks from a conservative Richmond radio host. Kiggans, who represensts Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, made an appearance on Richmond's Morning News radio show on WRVA with conservative host Rich Herrera, who criticized [...]
Democrats call for key House Republican to resign over radio interview
‘Openly racist and vile remarks’: Dems demand apology from Kiggans for agreeing with radio host
House Democrats are attacking Virginia GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans after she agreed with a radio host who said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."
DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Agreeing With Racist Comments During Interview
Kiggans on racist remarks: “That’s right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that.” Today, Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans endorsed racist remarks made by an interview host who called on House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his “cotton-picking hands” out of Virginia. Kiggans responded: “That’s right. Ditto. Yes, yes to that.” Now, Kiggans has chosen to double down on her comments by refusing to apologize and forcefully condemn the racist remarks. …
GOP Rep caught on tape backing racist remark about top Dem
A Republican lawmaker has been caught on tape agreeing to a racist remark directed at House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in which he was referred to as having "cotton-picking hands."Jeffries, the House Minority Leader since taking over from Nancy Pelosi, has been outspoken in response to the V...
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