Congresswoman Says She Wasn't Aware "Great White Hope" Has Racist Connotation
Rep. Lynn Jenkins has defended her remark saying that Republicans need a "great white hope," explaining that she didn't realize the phrase had a racist connotation.
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Feministing's Ann Friedman , yesterday's elections will bring more than just Obama to office this January. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will swear in 10 new Congresswomen and Vice President Dick Cheney will swear in 2 new women Senators. A look at the 10 Democratic women and 2 Republican woman who will join our…
