This just becomes a recurring GOP talking point:
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Szeliga, who is the minority whip in Maryland's House of Delegates, wrote on her Facebook page that her daughter-in-law is "of Mexican descent."
"To say that anyone’s ethnic background should disqualify them from public service of any kind – particularly a judge who has sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States – is, by definition, a racist statement," she wrote.
Trump had said that U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel, who is presiding over cases against Trump University in California, has a conflict of interest because of his "Mexican heritage." The businessman has railed against Hispanics since he launched his campaign, when he infamously stated that some undocumented immigrants were "rapists" and "criminals."
Szeliga has been trying to paint her opponent, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D. MD) as a hypocrite when it comes to Trump but here’s the thing:
Szeliga says contributions made almost a decade ago by businessman Donald J. Trump to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, then chaired by Van Hollen, show that her opponent is a hypocrite as he condemns Trump's policies today. In 2007, Trump gave $2,050 to the organization.
"This is the problem with career politicians," Szeliga's spokeswoman Leslie Shedd said Friday. "Behind closed doors, Congressman Van Hollen has no problems accepting money from Donald Trump. But as soon as the cameras come on, Congressman Van Hollen turns around and attacks him. It's dishonest and hypocritical — and Maryland voters are too smart to fall for Congressman Van Hollen's tricks."
Szeliga, a state lawmaker from Baltimore County, has vowed to support the Republican nominee for president, but has said she has reservations about many of Trump's statements. "As a woman, I'm concerned about some of the things he's said," Szeliga recently said of Trump on WAMU radio.
Emphasis Mine.
Nice try but no dice. Click here if you want to donate and get involved with Van Hollen’s campaign.
