'Is it 1951?': Joe slams Rep. Burchett's claim VP Harris was a 'DEI hire'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) called Vice President Kamala Harris was a "DEI hire" in a recent interview with CNN. The Morning Joe panel reacts to Burchett's remarks, noting Harris's accomplishments as California's Attorney General and U.S. Senator. 



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[steves]

Most people who say “DEI Hire” are just annoyed the can’t say the N word

[sweetsgourmet]

Let them show their true colors. Let their constituents see who they voted to represent them.

[remaeburney]

Lets talk about how JD Vance got his jobs. How racist and sexist for him to make that remark. She is qualified. Put her resume up against Vance's. Look at it. Know the difference. This is why we need VP Harris.

[comrades]

Why doesn't he just say I'M RACIST.
She is intelligent, honest, and good. If Americans don't want her, we Brits will take her!

[CJRM-omos]

Tim Burchett is not just FROM the old school, he helped to build the old school.

[Stud_muffin]

I just saw the Harris "launch" ad and what struck me were the faces of hope and excitement. Compare that to the Trump rally faces of anger and blank stares. Vote blue and get this country back to normal in Congress.

[teresamyers]

Conservatives, I have a question. Was Colin Powell and Condelezza Rice DEI hires? Is Clarence Thomas, Candace Owens, Ben Carson, Tim Scott, Byron Donalds a DEI hire?

[epdenfg]

I'm a Tennessee life long resident, Burchett needs to be replaced.

[Don-mdwn]

Ask Burchett to compare the qualifications of J.D. Vance to those of Harris 4 years ago and tell us who the DEI hire is.

[Mike-vdqt]

Tennessee, the south, same old crap, same old ignorant people.

[oleladywho]

TN Rep. Burchett has said a lot of disturbing remarks over the past 3 years !! How could he have possibly been elected to his position !!!

[petercastor]

His TN kkk members must be so proud of him

[grahamjones]

Tennessee residents, YOU voted for Bigoted Burchett, he represents YOU .

[tracychelton]

This whimp Burchett accused McCarthy of pushing him like a little baby.

[vtgohkd]

Burchett should aspire to even be mediocre. Ridiculous

[DSRQ]

This guy is a prime example of a lowered bar for admission. Took him six years after high school to get his B.S. degree in education, has been on the public payroll since 1992 but has zero in the way of accomplishments. He brings shame to Tennessee and its citizens.

[snuffyballparks]

Was never a Biden fan, but he exceeded all of my expectations. Joe did the right thing dropping out. Not a Harris fan either… but her comments over the last 48 hours have been dead on. ZERO chance I vote for trump. Hoping she can win this thing.

[millionairedee]

And the thing is he saying DEI hire like they are the scum of the earth. DEI work just as hard as anyone else most times harder. DEI is a representation of all of us.

[chuckbaker]

It's the new buzz word that ALL the cool kids are using. CRT is out, DEI is IN.

[viccikirkendoll]

so fed up with these politicians always blaming black people for their failures