Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

For Immediate Release, July 30, 2010
CONTACT: Jennifer Crider & Andy Stone (202) 485-3440

Tran Welcomes Tea Party Express Endorsement Proving He’s On The Fringe

Van Tran has welcomed the endorsement of Tea Party Express, which begs the obvious question: Does Tran agree with the racist and anti-Semitic attitude that has become a hallmark of the group?

After all, Tea Party Express leader Mark Williams came under withering criticism for making racist and anti-Semitic comments – which the Tea Party Express has defended, even as other national Tea Party groups have distanced themselves. The National Tea Party Federation even kicked Williams’ group out over the remarks.

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