Wisconsin Assembly Candidates Camacho and Reyes Clash Over Campaign Mailer Allegations
Assembly District 82 candidates Rico Camacho and Bryson Reyes are engaged in a dispute over a political mailer funded by the Republican Party of Wisconsin and authorized by Reyes. The mailer accuses Camacho of being endorsed by "terrorist sympathizers" and claims he "loved content saying ‘This Country Sucks.’" It also features a photo of a burning American flag and states, "RICO CAMACHO TRASHING AMERICA. EMBRACING TERRORIST SYMPATHIZERS." Camacho, a third-generation Waukesha resident and single father, has responded by accusing Reyes' campaign of using mailers that allegedly darkened his skin and questioned his patriotism. He stated that "Madison political insiders are spending tens of thousands of dollars to attack me and divide Waukesha." Reyes, in turn, defended the mailer, asserting its purpose is to inform voters about candidates' stances on issues and the groups supporting them, emphasizing the importance of voters knowing his opponent's beliefs and endorsements. The mailer specifically alleges Camac...
