House GOP leaders distanced themselves on Wednesday from the Republican nominee for a hotly contested California congressional district, after POLITICO's reporting revealed dozens of social media posts on his accounts that demeaned Muslims and immigrants.
The National Republican Congressional Committee abruptlyyanked Ted Howze, the party's nominee against vulnerable freshman Rep. Josh Harder (D-Calif.), from its Young Guns program for top recruits. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued a stern warning to Howze, whom he endorsed personally before the primary election in March.
In a statement, McCarthy said he and NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer of Minnesota "will take immediate action" if Howze "is found to be the originator of these posts." Howze's campaign has told POLITICO that he denies writing them personally, suggesting other, unidentified individuals had access to his accounts.
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