Hirono Is ‘Prepared To Join’ Sen. Duckworth In Opposing Biden Nominees Until There’s More Diversity

Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) voices support for her colleague Sen. Tammy Duckworth who said today that she will vote against all White House nominees until the AAPI community is represented in Biden’s Cabinet. Aired on 03/23/2021.

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Hirono Is ‘Prepared To Join’ Sen. Duckworth In Opposing Biden Nominees Until There’s More Diversity

[vladgaming]

well if that isnt the most racist thing ive heard all day. hopefully shes not in office long

[usmcforever]

Cabinet appointees should be by merit period.

[McPatMan]

She's asking for someone to be picked based on their race.

[justjoan]

No Tammy. You're having a temper tantrum. I'm of color, but it's about who's best for the job.

[BathtubBass]

Stop the identity politics. Focus on policies!

[whitebuffalodesigns]

Right now there is more diversity then there has been in years. There are black and brown people, of various ethnic backgrounds, women and gays right along with white women and men. Oh hey, these appointees all have the brains, education or experience to be able to actually do the jobs assigned.
That should account for something.

[zubileegluckgluck]

Just do your job and stop demanding everyone do what you want. This is ridiculous. We need to vote these people out, if they're going to ruin everything for their personal agendas.

[Thyalwaysseek]

So she's not for appointing people based on merit she is all for appointing people purely on race, this is the literal definition of racial discrimination.

[jlb]

Nominate and vote people in based on qualifications... Not by race and/or gender.

[catherinehendrickson]

If you get what you want than it's ok? Is this what you fought for Tammy your way or the American way? Its about the best person for the job In everyone's best intrest Everyone's heritage gender ethic and integrity UNITED.

[fortressofbearditude]

Senators Duckworth and Hirono should be ashamed of themselves. Focus on hiring the person, best qualified for the job.

[thebirdnerd]

Imagine having the lowest ratings of any major news source.

[JK-gutl]

What happended to content of character?

[shayreed]

Vote tammy out! Remove her.. just because there's no ASIAN person.. really.. it could mean none has the skills they need.. ever thought about that..

[mikesteven]

Remember when "I won't support someone based on their skin color" was racist?

[Ellepeah]

Nominate qualified people. The Republicans aren't going to vote for anyone. Qualified people should be nominated and get to work.

[bestfriend]

So never mind qualifications just make them diverse.

[elainejohnson]

Sounds like reverse discrimination. If they are qualified, hire them! Let's get going on nominating judges to unpack the courts!!!

[tiredox]

Easy way for corruption to get in if you keep looking at race stand of talents.

[hamsterking]

Sorry not the way to go it seems like a unnecessary power play and it's smacks at taking advantage of folks pain.