Controversy Surrounding Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Eric Hovde

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde is facing backlash after controversial comments about nursing home residents and a recent lawsuit involving a senior living facility partly owned by a bank he leads. Hovde’s remarks suggesting that nursing home residents are not mentally capable of voting have sparked outrage, with former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar even weighing in on the issue.

The controversy deepened when it was revealed that the bank Hovde leads, Sunwest, was named as a co-defendant in a California lawsuit alleging elder abuse, negligence, and wrongful death at a senior living facility. Hovde’s campaign dismissed the lawsuit as meritless, but the negative attention is not helping his Senate campaign.

In addition to the nursing home controversy, Hovde’s past comments about raising health care prices for people with obesity have resurfaced, further complicating his campaign. Despite these challenges, a recent poll showed Hovde and incumbent Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin in a tight race among likely voters.

As Hovde continues to make headlines for all the wrong reasons, his unfavorable rating among voters is on the rise. With the election approaching, Hovde will need to work hard to improve his image and win over voters who may be turned off by his controversial statements.