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发帖数: 4091 | 1 A White Candidate Won An Election In Houston By Implying He Was Black
Brett LoGiurato 31 minutes ago 469 5
Dave Wilson
KHOU
A white Republican won a local election in Houston, Texas, by pretending he
is black, KHOU 11 reported.
The unorthodox campaign for a seat on the Houston Community College Board of
Trustees revolved around campaign mailers that "strongly implied he was
black," according to the network.
The mailers featured "smiling African-American faces — which he readily
admits he just lifted off websites — and captioned with the words, 'Please
vote for our friend and neighbor Dave Wilson'" over 24-year incumbent Bruce
Austin. He won in the heavily black district by just 26 votes.
"Every time a politician talks, he's out there deceiving voters," Wilson
told the network.
In one example, Wilson, who the network described as a "political mischief-
maker," included the fact that he was "endorsed by Ron Wilson." In Houston,
voters take that to mean he was endorsed by longtime state representative
Ron Wilson, who is black. In the fine print, though, Dave Wilson clarified
that he was talking about his cousin endorsing him.
Wilson also has a campaign website decorated with many of the same features.
The campaign site does not feature a single picture of him, but is adorned
with smiling people of many different races. Under the "Issues" section of
the site, it only says that Wilson is the sole candidate "committed to
keeping 'our' money for 'our' children." But the "About Dave" section
features an extensive background on his experience as a small-business owner.
The site also features a radio ad narrated by two African-American women.
"Dave Wilson? Isn't he the—" one woman says.
"Yes, Dave Wilson is the man who's fighting for our neighborhoods," the
other says.
The report describes Wilson as an "anti-gay activist" and a former fringe
candidate for mayor. Indeed, in 2011, he ran against incumbent Democratic
Mayor Annise Parker.
On his campaign website, he accused Parker of running on the basis of her
sexual orientation.
"Imagine Rick Perry sending a message to his supporters stating that the
most significant part of his election as Governor is — I am White," the
site read.
Here's a look at the campaign mailers, from KHOU:
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/dave-wilson-black-candidate-in-houston-white-2013-11#ixzz2kMzGiXSb
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