A candidate's social media posts sparked criticism from fellow party members. The posts targeted students of color at a university football game. A photo of students cheering was shared, prompting comments about displacement by foreigners.
The candidate, running for a state position, has faced backlash for previous statements, including calls for deportation.
Further details about the posts and the reaction from other party members are available from the source.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey. Trump said during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he had been asked about the issue by everyone, including some of the g...
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FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS WEEKEND: Very hot conditions continue today, with highs generally in the upper 90s to near 103°. NEXT WEEK: Unfortunately, the heat sticks around. Above-average temperatures will continue through much of next week, with only limited rain chances. RAIN: Daily s...
