Democrats angling to keep the Senate in their grasp are also aiming to reshape the chamber’s makeup while they’re at it, hoping their candidacies will help reflect a more inclusive Washington if elected.
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Warnock win puts spotlight on Senate s shortcomings
Why is the Senate so white? “The barriers of entry are very high. It’s a system of elitism.”
Democratic U.S. Senate challenger Rev. Raphael Warnock waves to the crowd as he leaves the stage during a drive-in rally, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Savannah, Ga. | AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton
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The Rev. Raphael Warnock joined an elite class of Black politicians when he upset incumbent Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Georgia this week. He will be the 11th African American to ever serve in the chamber.
His challenge, however, will be staying there.