Warren Campaign Deletes Tweet of 'Interfaith Council'

[left-of-center2012]

Massachusetts Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren’s campaign deleted a tweet announcing its “Interfaith Advisory Council” after intense social media mockery over the council’s composition.

Senator Warren announced the “Interfaith Advisory Council” on Friday by tweeting a video talking about the group, and writing “My fight for social, racial, and economic justice is rooted in my faith. Faith doesn’t just call on us to think good thoughts—it calls on us to act. Today, I’m proud to introduce my Interfaith Advisory Council—principled faith leaders who know our fight is a righteous struggle.”

But after the Team Warren Twitter account tweeted a video list of the council’s members, which included 14 Christian leaders — none of them Catholic — one Rabbi, and one Buddhist leader, Twitter users were quick to point out the lack of religious diversity.

Warren’s advisory council does include a relatively large number of black religious leaders, a positive step for a campaign that has struggled with black voters.

Link to tweet

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[ehrnst]

1. Best to deal with a mistake quickly rather than doubling down..

[UniteFightBack]

2. Oh give her a fucking break. If there is more than one faith present it's interfaith. GOOD GOD.nt

[TreasonousBastard]

3. Yes. But it's easier to beat trivialities to death.

[left-of-center2012]

4. 14 protestants, a rabbi, and a Buddhist

That's the best they could do?