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Bittel isn’t a racist. But he’s a rich white man who doesn’t know that the things that come out of his mouth can be really offensive.

A Democrat who witnessed Stephen Bittel, chair of Florida's Democratic Party, reportedly say that “the black caucus members were acting like three-year-olds." Bittel has since offered to resign over the comment -- if that's what members of the legislative black caucus want.

A Democrat who witnessed Stephen Bittel, chair of Florida's Democratic Party, reportedly say that “the black caucus members were acting like three-year-olds." Bittel has since offered to resign over the comment -- if that's what members of the legislative black caucus want.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.