A Republican congressional candidate in Nevada said he originally felt that he wouldn’t be able to win the seat because he would run in a “minority district.”
During a meeting in Mesquite, Nev., someone asked Nevada state Assemblyman Cresent Hardy about “minority votes,” according to a video posted by the Nevada Democratic Party.
“I didn’t think it was a winnable race either because I thought it was a minority district,” Hardy responded about his initial thoughts on running for Congress.
He then proceeded to describe the demographics of the district.
“It is substantially in a minority district but it is not the minority district,” he said. “There’s less than 14 percent black American in this district.”
He then said many believe it’s a “black American” district “because there’s a black candidate.”
He then corrected himself to say “congressman.” He is running against Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), who is favored to win the race.
Hardy added that “it’s 31 percent Hispanic population” but noted that “22 percent of those are registered.”
On Tuesday, a video surfaced of Hardy agreeing with Mitt Romney’s comments about the 47 percent.
“The 47 percent is true. It’s bigger now,” he said.
Watch the video:
H/t Ralston Reports
“It is substantially in a minority district but it is not the minority district,” he said. “There’s less than 14 percent black American in this district.”
Ah, Hispanic outreach.
Pecking order.
The stupidity makes my head hurt. I am so tired of all these pathetic excuses for humans
"Nevada GOPer: I Didn’t Think I Could Win A ‘Minority District’ "
First thing he’s gotten right so far: He won’t win it.
What…???
Gobbledygook, you say?