From The Banner · Pamela Wood · · 1m 10s
Lawmakers Fundraise Against Racist Remarks
Democratic lawmakers raise $60k to counter Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleague.
In brief
Democratic lawmakers raise $60k to counter Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleague. Democratic lawmakers raised over $60,000 to campaign against Republican lawmakers who targeted a Chinese-born colleague with racist stereotypes and false claims about AI data disclosure. Originally reported by The Banner.
Democratic lawmakers form campaign slate
Democratic lawmakers created a campaign slate to raise money against Republican lawmakers who mocked a Chinese-born colleague in May.
Slate raises over $60,000
The AAPI United in Action Slate has raised more than $60,000 to expand representation and fight xenophobia.
Republicans mocked Chinese colleague
Del. Mark Fisher and Del. Brian Chisholm posted a video mocking Del. Chao Wu’s accent and suggesting he has Communist sympathies.
Slate targets Republican opponents
The slate includes Democratic candidates challenging Republicans Fisher and Chisholm in their districts.
Slate uses campaign finance rules
Campaign slates allow unlimited contributions to members, helping candidates who need funds shift money during elections.
Slate aims to combat xenophobia
Del. Lily Qi, chair of the AAPI caucus, said the community faces xenophobia and needs to organize for future elections.
The big picture
Democratic lawmakers raised over $60,000 to campaign against Republican lawmakers who targeted a Chinese-born colleague with racist stereotypes and false claims about AI data disclosure.
