Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts

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How did the left and right cover Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts?

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Is Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts left or right?

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Is the coverage of Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts biased?

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Which side is not reporting Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Michigan Democrat William Lawrence deleted old social media posts?

18 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What kind of social media posts did William Lawrence delete?

William Lawrence deleted hundreds of old social media posts. These included statements embracing police and prison abolition, calls for nationalizing fossil-fuel companies, and attacks on moderate Democrats. He also argued for a "fundamental overhaul" of the Constitution and wrote lyrics wishing death on those resisting climate policy.

What has William Lawrence said about his deleted posts?

Lawrence has stated that his past posts supporting the "defund the police" movement are "out of step with what I believe now." He has also said he does not support defunding the police or open borders and expressed regret over past comments made about Senator Elissa Slotkin.

What is William Lawrence's political background?

William Lawrence previously co-founded the Sunrise Movement and helped propel the Green New Deal into Democratic politics. He is now the Democratic nominee for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.