Romney 's privately recorded comments , in which he argued that 47 % of Americans were dependent on government , became a damaging moment for the then-nominee , and it 's a message that Republicans are still trying to run from . As part of a Black History Month event , they paid tribute to record - setting members of Congress . It 's part of the Democratic National Committee 's effort to create a more welcoming image for the party .
As part of a Black History Month event , they paid tribute to record - setting members of Congress . It 's part of the Democratic National Committee 's effort to create a more welcoming image for the party .