Rep. Don Young of Alaska said Thursday that he “meant no disrespect” when he used the term “wetbacks” to refer to the migrant laborers who used to work on his father’s California ranch. The Republican congressman dropped the racial slur during an interview with the Alaska radio station KRBD when talking about the changing market for U.S. labor… Continue reading Alaska Republican Refers To Immigrants As “Wetbacks”
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Opposite Attracts: This Republican Endorses This Democrat For Senate
In a world where partisan politics rule, this is a breath of fresh air. Republican Representative for Alaska Dan Young stepped over the partisan line and endorsed Democratic Representative for Hawaii Mazie Hirono, “a surprising move since the seat could be in play for Republicans this fall,” The Hill reports. “Young praises Hirono for working across the aisle in… Continue reading Opposite Attracts: This Republican Endorses This Democrat For Senate