Wisconsin Democratic Party: New in the #WISEN Race - Eric Hovde "Facing A Healthcare Backlash After He Claimed Obese People Choose To Be Fat And Should Pay More For Healthcare."
March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 26 -- The Wisconsin Democratic Party issued the following news:
Over the weekend, breaking new reporting from Kate Briquelet of the Daily Beast brought to light comments from California bank owner Eric Hovde, that being overweight is a choice and that people struggling with obesity and diabetes should be forced to pay more for healthcare.
Hovde's "especially cruel" comments received criticism from health experts across the country.
Over the weekend, breaking new reporting from Kate Briquelet of the Daily Beast brought to light comments from California bank owner Eric Hovde, that being overweight is a choice and that people struggling with obesity and diabetes should be forced to pay more for healthcare.
Hovde's "especially cruel" comments received criticism from health experts across the country.