A local Democratic Party in Texas said Tuesday that after days of reflection, it will not accept the resignation of its leader, who had faced swift backlash for calling Sen. Tim Scott, a Black Republican, an “oreo,” according to a report.

A local Democratic Party in Texas said Tuesday that after days of reflection, it will not accept the resignation of its leader, who had faced swift backlash for calling Sen. Tim Scott, a Black Republican, an “oreo,” according to a report.