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May 7, 2021

Colorado Republican Calls Colleague "Buckwheat" During Legislative Session
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A Colorado Republican lawmaker was reprimanded Thursday after he used a
racist term during a debate in the Colorado General Assembly.
Representative Richard Holtorf, who is white, referred to a colleague as
"Buckwheat" during Wednesday's legislative session.

Rep. Richard Holtorf: "And I'm getting there. Don't worry, Buckwheat.
I'm getting there."

Speaker pro tempore: "I'm sorry."

Rep. Richard Holtorf: "Now, what I'd like to say" -

Speaker pro tempore: "Sir."

Rep. Richard Holtorf: "What I'd like to say - that's an endearing term,
by the way."

Speaker pro tempore: "Representative Holtorf, we must maintain order in
here and not refer to any individuals other than - in any inappropriate
manner."

Rep. Leslie Herod, who is Black, rushed to the podium to confront
Holtorf over his racist remarks as the General Assembly broke for a
recess.


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