Opposition to Judge Thomas Nomination
1991-07-18T20:04:19-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGEyXC8xOTkxMDcxODIwMDUzMTAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed why they chose to work to defeat the Clarence Thomas nomination to the US Supreme Court. Representative Edolphus Towns (D-NY) explained the reasons for the group’s opposition, including Thomas’s refusal to promote rights regarding African-Americans. He mentioned that “the legacy of Thurgood Marshall ought to be continued” and that the Caucus was obligated to support a candidate who would serve in a similar fashion. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) explained that their decision that was not based on race but on ideology, and that based on their beliefs they could not support Judge Thomas.
Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed why they chose to work to defeat the Clarence Thomas nomination to the US Supreme Court. Representative… read more
Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus discussed why they chose to work to defeat the Clarence Thomas nomination to the US Supreme Court. Representative Edolphus Towns (D-NY) explained the reasons for the group’s opposition, including Thomas’s refusal to promote rights regarding African-Americans. He mentioned that “the legacy of Thurgood Marshall ought to be continued” and that the Caucus was obligated to support a candidate who would serve in a similar fashion. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) explained that their decision that was not based on race but on ideology, and that based on their beliefs they could not support Judge Thomas. close
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