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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Lightfoot refuses to apologize for obscene reference to Clarence Thomas, uses attack in last-minute fundraising appeal

U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Robin Kelly listen as Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks during a news conference Thursday morning at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Not only is Mayor Lori Lightfoot refusing to apologize for her obscene reference to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, she’s using her vulgar remark to raise money and arguing that Thomas is such a “disgrace” to the nation’s highest court that he should resign.

“Clarence Thomas has proven himself over and over again — particularly in that concurring opinion — that he is somebody who doesn’t care or respect the rights of anyone except for himself,” the mayor said after accepting the endorsements of three members of the Illinois congressional delegation.

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