Democrat James Clyburn refutes NBC host downplaying effects of 'defund the police' movement on his party
House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., refuted NBC host Mehdi Hasan after Hasan suggested the movement to defund the police didn't hurt Democrats in 2020 House races.
That is absolutely poppycock. I know what I'm talking about. I'm out here with the voters every day. I did a town hall last night … and I can tell you defund the police is a nonstarter, even with Black people," Clyburn said. "If you don't think that's true, then look at the results of what just happened in New York City's election. So the proof is in the pudding. I know what I'm talking about."
"I talk to people everyday, and defund the police is a chokehold around the Democratic Party," he added. "If you're going to categorize left and right, I'm on the left of my party. Nobody can call me anything but a progressive. I've been one all of my life … so come on.!