Republican candidate Desi Anderson accuses Illinois Democratic Party of using racially altered campaign mailer with edited image.

Republican candidate Desi Anderson has accused the Illinois Democratic Party, supporting state Rep. Sharon Chung, of using "racist altered images" in a campaign mailer. The mailer features Anderson's head edited onto a light-skinned woman's body. Anderson, of Roma heritage, expressed discomfort with the alteration, while Chung's campaign denied any intentional modifications. This incident raises issues of colorism in political imagery and calls for respect for individuality.

October 05, 2024
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