Anthony Hudson is running as a Republican in Michigan's 8th Congressional District.
A Michigan congressional candidate is apologizing for his campaign's use of a Martin Luther King Jr. -like voice for an endorsement video.
Anthony Hudson, a Republican candidate for the state's 8th Congressional District, said one of his volunteers’ friends posted the video online. In the since-removed video, the voice said the civil rights leader “came back from the dead” with “another dream,” according to a“I have another dream. Yes, it is me – Martin Luther King. I came back from the dead to say something,” the voice said.
I would have NEVER approved such a STUPID and DISRESPECTFUL video! I sincerely apologize that all of you have seen this and I’m extremely furious about this situation,” he wrote. “This could happen to any of us so please be cautious and aware of who has your person information.” However, Hudson also defended the video in a since-deleted additional post, writing he believes King Jr. would endorse him today, according to
. He reportedly also noted King Jr. would be "disgusted" by the "complete suffering" of Flint, Michigan residents.“Use this as a reminder: It’s 2024 and Flint is a crumbling city, our district has a neglected education system, and we STILL do not have clean water,” Hudson
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