House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is under fire for an article he wrote and published in the Binghamton University school newspaper comparing conservative black people to slaves.

This is sadly typical of the left.

Black conservatives, as well as conservative women and gay people are often treated with open hostility by people on the left.

FOX News reports:

Hakeem Jeffries compared Clarence Thomas, other Black conservatives to ‘House Negroes’ in college newspaper

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., likened Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, former Secretary of State Colin Powell and other prominent Black conservatives to “House Negroes” in a student newspaper editorial about the “rise of the Black conservative.”

Jeffries’ editorial was published during his time at Binghamton University in upstate New York in February 1992 and was titled “The Black Conservative Phenomenon.”

“There has been a recent trend in the Black political arena which I believe threatens to sustain the oppression of the Black masses. The phenomenon I refer to is the rise of the Black conservative,” Jeffries wrote in the article, which was first reported on by CNN. “The most notable indicator of this is the appointment of Justice Clarence Thomas to the United States Supreme Court.”

Pointing to differences between a “Field Negro” and a “House Negro” at the time, Jeffries claimed the former “labored from dusk ’till dawn” and “had nothing but contempt for his white master” while the latter “didn’t labor in the field, they were domestic servants” and “sought to emulate the white master.”…

“Perhaps this is the problem with the black conservative politician of today,” Jeffries wrote. “Their political agenda is not designed to contribute to the upliftment of their people. These right-wing opportunists espouse the political ideology of the power structure and, in return, they are elevated to positions historically reserved for whites.”

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds talked about this on the Hannity show and made a great point.

I'm over the phony apologies. Let's have an honest debate about Black conservatism vs. Black liberalism. Let's have a real conversation about whose policies will unleash not just Black America but all of America.

That's the debate the people want.

I'm ready, @hakeemjeffries. pic.twitter.com/QyTx2NJfS2

— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) April 13, 2023

That would be a debate worth watching.

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Ailing 89-year-old Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) issued a statement Wednesday night in response to calls for her resignation by Democrats concerned their efforts to remake the federal judiciary has stalled this year due to her prolonged battle with shingles. The statement said Feinstein plans to return to the Senate at some point but asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to temporarily replace her spot on the Judiciary Committee until she returns. A Schumer spokesman said he would seek a Senate vote on that next week.

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Feinstein’s statement:

Feinstein Statement on Returning to Washington
Apr 12 2023
San Francisco—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on her medical diagnosis and when she plans to return to Washington:

“When I was first diagnosed with shingles, I expected to return by the end of the March work period. Unfortunately, my return to Washington has been delayed due to continued complications related to my diagnosis.

“I intend to return as soon as possible once my medical team advises that it’s safe for me to travel. In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco.

“I understand that my absence could delay the important work of the Judiciary Committee, so I’ve asked Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until I’m able to resume my committee work.”

Senator Feinstein: “I understand that my absence could delay the important work of the Judiciary Committee, so I’ve asked Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until I’m able to resume my committee work.” pic.twitter.com/ZhjaJGcygl

— Stephen Sanchez (@SSanchezTV) April 13, 2023

Schumer spokesperson, “Per Sen. Feinstein’s wishes, Majority Leader Schumer will ask the Senate next week to allow another Democratic Senator to temporarily serve on the Judiciary Committee.”

“Per Sen. Feinstein’s wishes, Majority Leader Schumer will ask the Senate next week to allow another Democratic Senator to temporarily serve on the Judiciary Committee,” @SenSchumer’s spox says in a statement

— Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) April 13, 2023

The Wall Street Journal’s Tim Hanrahan noted the swiftness of events this evening, “Rep. Ro Khanna, 5:19 pm ET: Feinstein should quit;
Rep. Dean Phillips, 5:50 pm ET: I agree; Sen. Feinstein, 8:15 pm ET: Not quitting, but have someone temporarily replace me on Judiciary Committee; Schumer’s office: OK, we’ll try to do this next week”

Rep. Ro Khanna, 5:19 pm ET: Feinstein should quit
Rep. Dean Phillips, 5:50 pm ET: I agree
Sen. Feinstein, 8:15 pm ET: Not quitting, but have someone temporarily replace me on Judiciary Committee
Schumer's office: OK, we'll try to do this next week

Latest: https://t.co/fdEe6612mO

— Tim Hanrahan (@TimJHanrahan) April 13, 2023

Axios reports replacing Feinstein will require Republican consent (excerpt):

Schumer will need to propose amending the Senate’s organizing resolution, which will require either consent from all 100 senators.

If a senator blocks unanimous consent, the measure will require 60 votes to break a filibuster, meaning at least 10 Republicans will have to support it.

With Feinstein absent, the Judiciary Committee stands at ten Democrats and ten Republicans. Democrats are not able to jam through nominees to the federal bench for votes on the Senate floor until Feinstein returns or is replaced.

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