Diane Bailey, the mayor of Mount Pleasant, expressed her shock and anger at the Halloween parade float, labeling it a "hateful and racist thing" that should not be tolerated.
Daylon A. Davis, president of the Pittsburgh branch of the N.A.A.C.P., stated that the portrayal of Ms. Harris transcends Halloween satire, as it symbolizes the historical violence and oppression experienced by Black and Brown communities.
Joanna E. McClinton, the Democratic speaker of the Pennsylvania House, condemned the float as a "disgusting display of hate," emphasizing the need for accountability in such public representations.
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