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Eric Hovde’s Divisive Campaign of Insulting Wisconsinites Over and Over Again

Government and Politics

October 17, 2024


MADISON, Wis. — Eric Hovde talks a big game about wanting to stop putting on the “red jerseys and blue jerseys” and instead “put on the red, white, and blue jerseys.” But he’s run a dark and divisive campaign, attacking Wisconsinites of all stripes.

A list of Hovde’s insults:

Hovde insulted a Wisconsin mother, Brooke, who lost her son to illicit fentanyl, saying it was “beneath any human being” for Tammy Baldwin to tell Brooke’s story.

Hovde said nursing home residents shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

Hovde said his political opponents are ‘a curse on society.’

Hovde said ‘females’ don’t pay attention to politics because they are too focused on Hollywood.

Hovde said he understands Black culture because he’s been to Africa.

Hovde has a history of using anti-Semitic slurs. 

Hovde accused those who disagree with him politically of ‘lacking morals and ethics.’

Hovde said people who struggle with their weight should face ‘consequences’ and be forced to pay more for health care.

Hovde said single parents put their kids on a ‘direct path to a life of poverty.’

Hovde said young people and college students lack ‘work ethic’ and are ‘so stupid.’