Classy Chicago Politics… Mayoral Candidate Accuses Opponent of Being Crack Head


Carol Moseley Braun accused her opponent of being a crack head during their debate on Sunday. Her opponent, Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, has been sober for 25 years. (CBS Chicago)

CBS Chicago reported, via Free Republic:

A fiery exchange occurred Sunday between mayoral candidates Carol Moseley Braun and Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins, as allegations of drug use dominated a candidates forum.

When Watkins questioned where Braun had been for 20 years, the latter candidate fired back by saying Watkins had been using crack-cocaine.

“Patricia, the reason you didn’t know where I was for the last 20 years is because you were strung out on crack,” Braun, staring at Watkins, said at Trinity United Church of Christ on the South Side. “Now, you have admitted to that.”

Watkins denied the charge before forum organizers cut her short. The community activist has admitted past drug use but says she has been sober for 25 years.

Braun, a former U.S. senator and ambassador, offered no apologies. Watkins planned to hold a news conference Monday morning to respond in more detail.

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