‘Extremely offensive’: Former UN ambassador reacts to ‘DEI hire’ comment about Harris

Former UN ambassador Susan Rice speaks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about a comment made by Rep. Ted Burchett (R-TN) calling Vice President Kamala Harris a “DEI hire.” #CNN #news

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[sandrasweeb]

Madam Ambassador Rice is another example of the bench of the Dems. A whole lot of well-spoken, well-educated, eloquent, and experienced leaders.

[jenstufflebean]

Voting for the PROSECUTOR NOT THE PEDOPHILE. 🇺🇸💙

[marybrazil]

Those DEI remarks are meant to be demeaning, coming from people who are aware of their own shortcomings, and lack of self esteem. Those
people are filled with jealousy, envy, fueled by hatred. Not what this Country deserves!

[BlueTuesday-dg]

Calling Harris a "DEI hire" ignores all of her MANY qualifications and her VAST and valuable experience. Looking at her record even for a bit shows how absurd it is to label her in such a way. Harris has shown that not only is she qualified for the job, she is very up for the job. Vote Blue 2024!!

[cathiehutcheson]

The TeaPartyGOP using DEI to refer to people is equivalent to them saying the “n” word. Plain and simple racism.

[laman]

The name calling, whatever it may be, says more about the morals and integrity of those who do the name calling than those aimed to be offended.

[thomascarlisle]

As a veteran who had security clearances, the Idea that people would put back DT with his treasonous disregard for America’s security secrets, and once again give him access is so insane and in itself treasonous.

[PavlovsDog-yfwu]

The smell of MAGA desperation hangs in the air.

💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🇺🇲

[lukutsouthwell]

I FULLY AGREE with the former UN Ambassador. BLESS you Lady Ambassador!

[ronnelson]

*I wonder if Republicans would consider Clarence Thomas or Tim Scott as DEI picks for Senate and Supreme Court?*

[annieyue]

It is very encouraging to have someone speaking the truth and very intelligent, educated and righteous! Thank you!

[faxmen]

Susan Rice, master of plain speaking. Preach it Susan!

[tw]

Mrs Rice resume speaks for itself. She was actually up against 76 other qualifiers and went through 6 rounds of interviews before they narrowed it down. Ultimately SHE was the MOST qualified. Her story is remarkable and inspiring.

[wailinburnin]

Isn’t it crazy? We have to spend time analyzing people saying things like “dumb as a rock”, a party leader who’s big deal is coming up with a nickname for his rival?

[annemariaosullivan]

Another formidable women .. Susan Rice speaks truth to power. Vote Blue for love and respect over Trump’s hatred and insults. 💙🇮🇪🇺🇸🇪🇺

[christineboyce]

I was at the Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee. I am from Milwaukee. The women around me were suburban and exurban. There are more of us and we vote. Bye bye Trump.

[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.

[jessicamoore]

It feels like I am watching a historical, evolutionary, political miracle; I am voting for HARRIS 2024! God Bless.

[TheRealFranc]

Susan Rice what an honorable and intelligent and well spoken woman. We need her again with the Harris administration.

[laifone]

Intelligent and articulate speaker, Susan Rice.