Sen. Mary Landrieu: 'Everyone knows' the South has been hostile to blacks
By
Jon Terbush
last updated
(Image credit: Sean Gardner / Getty Images)
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) on Friday doubled down on her remark that the South has "not always been the friendliest" place for African-Americans.
"Everyone knows this is the truth," she said, "and I will continue to speak the truth even as some would twist my words seeking political advantage."
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Explore More
