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Crockett blames race for 'diva' label, says attacks prove she's 'arrived'

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11 months ago

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett fired back at a report that she has created a "toxic" work environment in her office due to her "diva" behavior by explaining that it means she’s "arrived" – and suggesting that race is a factor in the criticism."Listen, goodness, I know that I have arrived, honey," Crockett said after laughing in response to a question on CBS News about a New York Post report on Thursday where several former unnamed staffers accused her of terrorizing those who work with her, including by berating them."That is the way that I see this," the Texas Democrat continued. "Because...