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Black senator blasts Harry Reid for suggesting Republicans are racist

by Alex Pappas

The only black lawmaker in the U.S. Senate blasted Senate majority leader Harry Reid on Friday for comments suggesting Republican opposition to President Barack Obama is the result of racism.

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican, called on the Nevada Democrat to apologize after saying during a radio interview on Friday that he hopes Republican opposition to Obama is "based on substance and not the fact that he's African-American."

"I am sincerely disappointed by continued attempts to divide the American people by playing to the lowest common denominator," Scott said.

"Instead of engaging in serious debate about the failed policies of this administration – from the ever-increasing burdens created by the national health care reform plan to the tax and spend approach to economic recovery, along with countless others – Democrats are once again trying to hide behind a smokescreen," the Republican said.

Added Scott: "Our country deserves more from those in Washington. I hope Senator Reid will realize the offensive nature of his remarks and apologize to those who disagree with the President's policies because of one thing – they are hurting hardworking American families."

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