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Candidates Pull Out of Muslim Forum | Milwaukee News
Two Wisconsin lieutenant governor candidates pulled out of a Muslim civic forum just before it began, citing uncomfortable questions sent in advance — including whether they believe Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide and whether they’d repeal state laws on antisemitism and BDS. Host groups rejected private alternatives, calling it a dodge of public accountability. Meanwhile, candidates who attended — including Mandela Barnes, Francesca Hong, and Andy Manske — all agreed Israel’s actions in Gaza are genocide and pledged to repeal the state’s antisemitism definition and BDS ban…
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