{"id":1273,"date":"2024-10-09T09:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/NativeVote\/?p=1273"},"modified":"2024-10-09T10:00:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T15:00:13","slug":"trish-carter-goodheart-statement-on-hateful-racist-remarks-from-republican-politician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/NativeVote\/2024\/10\/09\/trish-carter-goodheart-statement-on-hateful-racist-remarks-from-republican-politician\/","title":{"rendered":"Trish Carter-Goodheart statement on ‘hateful, racist remarks’ from Republican politician"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trish Carter-Goodheart<\/a>, a citizen of the Nez Perce Tribe<\/a> and a Democratic candidate for District 6 House Seat A in the Idaho Legislature, issued the following statement on October 2, 2024<\/a>, in connection with remarks made by Dan Foreman<\/a>, a Republican state senator in Idaho.<\/p>

\"Last night, I entered what should have been a respectful and constructive public candidate forum. Instead, I was met with hateful, racist remarks from State Senator Dan Foreman, who screamed at me to \u201cgo back where you came from.\u201d<\/p>

The question on the floor was about a state bill addressing discrimination. One of the candidates responded, claiming that \u201cdiscrimination doesn\u2019t exist in Idaho.\u201d When it was my turn to speak, I calmly pointed out that just because someone hasn\u2019t personally experienced discrimination doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not happening. Racism and discrimination are real issues here in Idaho, as anyone familiar with our state\u2019s history knows. I highlighted our weak hate crime laws and mentioned the presence of the Aryan Nations in northern Idaho as undeniable evidence of this reality.<\/div>
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That\u2019s when Sen. Foreman lost all control. His words to me: \u201cI\u2019m so sick and tired of this liberal b*llsh*t! Why don\u2019t you go back to where you came from?!\u201d<\/div>
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I stayed. I stayed because I wanted to show our community that I can, and will, handle difficult, unpleasant situations. After the forum, several members of the crowd came up to me and offered their support, apologizing for Sen. Foreman\u2019s behavior. But it\u2019s not the people in the crowd who need to apologize.<\/div>
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I need to thank the women who stood with me against this hate: Representative Lori McCann, Kathy Dawes, and Moscow City Councilwoman Julia Parker. You had my back when it mattered, and I appreciate your strength and solidarity.<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
What happened last night was a reminder of why this election matters. I am a proud member of the Nez Perce tribe, fighting to represent the land my family has lived on for generations. People like Dan Foreman do not represent our diverse community, and I will continue to stand against the hatred and racism they spread. Our state deserves better. Our community deserves better. We deserve better.\"<\/div><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/div>
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