'I'm truly sorry': Katie Hobbs issues new apology in Talonya Adams firing [View all]
Democratic candidate for governor Katie Hobbs has issued an apology and acknowledged discrimination took place in the firing of a Senate staffer years ago as her campaign faces continued criticism for its scattershot response.
“I recognize that my initial response fell short of taking accountability, and I know that it was for the most part unnecessarily defensive,” Hobbs said in an exclusive phone interview with The Arizona Republic on Wednesday, hours after releasing a public apology video on her campaign Twitter.
In the video, Hobbs, who now serves as secretary of state, acknowledges the "discrimination that Talonya Adams faced as an employee in the Legislature."
"Please allow me to say this clearly and unequivocally: I apologize to Ms. Adams," Hobbs said. "I’m truly sorry for the real harm that I caused Ms. Adams and her family. My response to the jury verdict was short-sighted, unnecessarily defensive and failed to meet the moment."
Read more: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2021/12/08/katie-hobbs-apologizes-recognizes-discrimination-talonya-adams-firing/6426337001/
Related: Andy Biggs Wronged Talonya Adams, Not Katie Hobbs
https://blogforarizona.net/dear-talonya-adams/
The blog above received some replies in the comments by GOP Rep. John Kavanaugh that are worth reading along with the rebuttals.
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