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Digital Footprints of Democratic Candidates | Wilmington News
Michigan’s Democratic Senate hopeful Abdul el-Sayed is facing backlash after his campaign tried to scrub old social media posts where he called fireworks “whack” and linked football to slavery—just as voters are enjoying those very things. He’s not alone: Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong also drew scrutiny for a post suggesting canceling Thanksgiving, later clarifying she loves the holiday. These incidents highlight a growing trend: younger, socially conscious politicians who grew up with social media are now paying the price for unfiltered online opinions. At 41, 37, and 36 respectively, figures…
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