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Will Lawrence, a progressive candidate for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, has deleted controversial past social media posts, including support for 'defund the police' and open migration, to distance himself from them during his campaign. He faces similar challenges as other progressives like Darializa Avila Chevalier and Graham Platner, who also grapple with resurfaced posts.

Activists criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani for increasing the NYPD's headcount, which contradicts his campaign promise to reshape the police department. Mamdani, a former 'defund the police' advocate, faced backlash for this policy shift.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed avoided answering whether he still supports 'defund the police' and why he deleted past social media posts advocating the movement. The article also notes concerns about antisemitism linked to El-Sayed's public comments and his association with Hasan Piker, a far-left Twitch streamer accused of antisemitic remarks.

Seattle's democratic socialist mayor faces criticism as residents erect barricades to combat rising shootings linked to gang activity. Conservative commentators mock the 'irony' of progressive policies leading to self-imposed neighborhood walls.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist candidate for governor, previously advocated for 'defunding and abolishing the police' in response to incidents like Jacob Blake's shooting. While she has backtracked on these statements, she did not clarify whether she would pursue such policies as governor. Hong faces a tight primary race against Mandela Barnes and could face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat from New Mexico, faces GOP criticism for past 'deconstruct' law enforcement comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests. His recent vote against a pro-law enforcement resolution and conflicting public statements on policing have drawn accusations of hypocrisy, with Republicans targeting his vulnerable district in the 2022 midterms.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a moderate Democrat in a competitive New Mexico district, faces GOP criticism for past 'defund the police' comments resurfaced during the 2020 George Floyd protests, despite his recent pro-law enforcement statements and funding advocacy. Vasquez voted against a House resolution condemning 'defund the police' rhetoric, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from Republicans.

James Carville and co-host Al Hunt caution Democrats against embracing far-left rhetoric like 'abolish ICE,' comparing it to 'Defund the Police,' and criticize divisive policies that alienate voters. They praise Texas candidate Bobby Pulido for advocating ICE reform over abolition and highlight Barney Frank's warnings against progressive overreach.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a New Mexico Democrat running for re-election, made controversial remarks in 2020 calling his home state 'stolen land' and criticizing systemic racism. His comments resurfaced in a video, prompting criticism from the Republican National Committee while the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee defended his support for law enforcement.

Rep. Gabe Vasquez, a New Mexico Democrat running for re-election, made controversial remarks in 2020 calling his home state 'stolen land' and criticizing systemic racism. His comments resurfaced amid criticism from the Republican National Committee, while Democrats defended his stance on law enforcement funding.