Rep. Glenn Grothman believes some Democrats back Harris due to her ethnic background. Rep. Tim Burchett labeled her as a 'DEI hire,' implying mediocrity in choosing a Black woman as VP.
Biden aimed for gender diversity in VP selection without specifying race initially, noting the importance of government representation that reflects the nation's demographics for success.
DEI initiatives, like the focus on picking Black women, have faced criticism, linking policies addressing discrimination to questioning the qualifications of marginalized groups in authoritative roles.
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