We assume that’s supposed to read “party hats,” not “party hates,” but Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brett Hulsey seems to have hate on the brain. As reported by the Wisconsin State Journal, Hulsey plans to hand out Ku Klux Klan hoods at the state’s Republican convention this weekend.
The Journal reports that the hoods are “hand-made from recycled material,” so at least they’re eco-friendly. Not even the state Democrat Party is on board, saying that “this type of behavior has no place in the public dialogue.” More like monologue — the only one likely to have a Klan hood is Hulsey himself, appropriately enough.
https://twitter.com/Minutemaniac/status/462151850842546176
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One question: Exactly how much are the Koch brothers paying @BrettHulseyWI to make the WI Dem. Party look like fools?
— WhichIDelight (Anne) (@WhichIDelight) May 1, 2014
We think he’s doing this one for free. Talking Points Memo reports that Hulsey will also hold a rally Friday outside of Gov. Scott Walker’s convention speech featuring participants dressed up as Confederate soldiers. Well, at least him, alone, sort of dressed like a confederate soldier.
Dem Candidate for Gov Brett Hulsey out at the state GOP convention dressed in his confederate uniform. #WIPolitics pic.twitter.com/n1p3IOwqD3
— MacIver Institute (@MacIverWisc) May 2, 2014
Brett Hulsey, running for gov, in homemade Confederate uniform, as seen outside state GOP convention today. pic.twitter.com/2tJNSdZb0U
— Susan MacDonald (@SusanMacDonal15) May 2, 2014
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You know Democrats are in trouble when they dig up their oldest and worst ideas "@BrettHulseyWI party hates!" #Freudian ~ @GovWalker
— D.W.Robinson (@_DWRobinson) May 2, 2014
.@BrettHulseyWI Dummy, the KKK was founded by Democrats. Like you. #fail
— Dr. Kenneth Noisewater (@LtColRick) May 2, 2014
Sage advice:
@BrettHulseyWI @GovWalker Holy cow, Hulsey. Dial it back to an 8 or a 9. This is like an 11 on the crazy scale.
— Reuben Glaser (@Reubnick) May 1, 2014
Republicans and Democrats alike are ashamed by Hulsey’s stunts.
https://twitter.com/badsushichef/status/462221515556016128
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GOP delegate Pam Stevens says Brett Hulsey's Confederate soldier uniform is racist and offensive. pic.twitter.com/q0ExZsJsEy
— Mary Spicuzza (@MSpicuzzaMJS) May 2, 2014
Best part of my hotel room?!? I get to see Brett Hulsey make a fool of himself. #RoomWithAView pic.twitter.com/u7WzHUU4xc
— Patrick Testin (@pattestin) May 2, 2014
@BrettHulseyWI This is NOT a good idea, Mr. Hulsey. Please re-think.
— Pat120 (@Pat120) May 2, 2014
Maybe he did.
State Rep. Brett Hulsey left the hoods in his car. pic.twitter.com/NII8krTn4R
— Rachelle Baillon (@reporterrach) May 2, 2014
(Hat tip: @RevCrum)