CA-36: Craig Huey Denounces Racist and Sexist Ad Against Janice Hahn

California GOP congressional candidate Craig Huey is denouncing what he calls a “racist and sexist” third party web ad that depicts Janice Hahn as a stripper who is soft on gang members.

In a statement provided to POLITICO, Huey said,  “Along with many other residents of the South Bay I am outraged over this racist and sexist ad. I unequivocally denounce it. It’s unfortunate that the video will receive so much attention, when voters are hoping to discuss our economy.”

“The ad was not authorized and not affiliated with my campaign. Whether people agree with my politics or not, anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I would not participate in something of this nature. The ad is blatantly racist and sexist and neither racism nor sexism has any place in the public sphere,” he continued.

Democratic groups have been calling on Huey to repudiate the inflammatory spot which has gone viral, attacking more than 93,000 YouTube hits as of this writing Wednesday afternoon.

And, I agree with Craig that the campaign should resume on the issues that most affect the California 36th Congressional District – jobs and taxes – not social issues like abortion.

“Janice Hahn has spent this campaign attempting to discuss only social issues. I have spent this campaign focusing on the issues that matter to our district: jobs, taxes and the national debt,” Huey said.

“I hope that Janice Hahn and national allies will stop dragging this campaign into the dirt. They know the ad is not from me. In fact Hahn is the only person who has approved of typical negative attack ads. Our district deserves better, and that what I stand for,” he continued.