Rep. Rashida Tlaib rejected criticisms from centrist Democrats who blamed progressive rhetoric for a disappointing election performance in the House and doubled down on far-left policies.
“We’re not going to be successful if we’re silencing districts like mine,” the Michigan Democrat and member of the “Squad” told Politico this week. “Me not being able to speak on behalf of many of my neighbors right now, many of which are Black neighbors, means me being silenced. I can’t be silent.”
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