Vermont's Only Black Female Lawmaker Withdraws Re-Election Bid After Racist Attacks

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7. From the Vermont Digger

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 Kiah Morris, D-Bennington, who has been the target of online racial comments and threats to her safety, has withdrawn her candidacy for re-election just 10 days after winning the Democratic nomination for a third term.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

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