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Jeffries condemns Virginia Republican over agreement with ‘cotton-picking’ remark

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) condemned Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on Tuesday over a radio interview where she appeared to agree with a racist comment made about him. Kiggans has been under scrutiny after an appearance on Rich Herrera’s radio show on Monday to discuss

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Jeffries condemns Virginia Republican over agreement with ‘cotton-picking’ remarkHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) condemned Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on Tuesday over a radio interview where she appeared to agree with a racist comment made about him. Kiggans has been under scrutiny after an appearance on Rich Herrera’s radio show on Monday to discuss
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