Democrats back David Trone rival in Maryland Senate bid after his use of racial slur

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) pledged his support for Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the highly competitive Maryland Senate race just days after her Democratic competitor used a racial slur.

“I’m supporting [Alsobrooks] for the U.S. Senate. She’s going to deliver for the people in Maryland every day,” Raskin said in a video announcement on Monday. “She’s going to be defending democracy and freedom against Donald Trump and the MAGA Right.”