Republican House candidate goes viral for harsh criticism of his Democratic rival

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Lily Tang Williams, a Republican candidate vying to fill New Hampshire's open 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, has gone viral with her stark rebuttal to her Democratic rival Maggie Goodlander in a televised debate on Thursday. Williams, a Chinese immigrant and staunch conservative, accused Goodlander of being out of touch with ordinary Americans, seeking attention and even receiving the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

• What happened: The debate, moderated by WMUR, highlighted the stark contrasts between the positions and policies of Williams and Goodlander. Economic concerns dominated the discussion, with Goodlander arguing for tax cuts for the middle class and criticizing Williams' support of “trickle-down economics,” which sees tax cuts for large corporations as beneficial for the entire economy. However, in one standout moment, Williams hit back sharply: “You’re rich. You're worth $20 to $30 million. How do you know about the suffering of normal people? Are you going shopping? Go to Walmart? Buy food?” She then emphasized her connection to everyday citizens and criticized Goodlander for what she called a temporary return to Nashua “with millions of dollars from Washington, D.C., insiders.”

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• The numbers: Both candidates are said to be millionaires. Tang Williams is worth between $3.8 million and $8.6 million, while Goodlander is worth between $9.9 million and $39 million.

• About Williams: Williams' past and politics are rooted in her childhood under Mao Zedong in communist China. She reportedly immigrated to the United States with just $100 in her pocket and became a U.S. citizen in 1994. On her campaign website, she notes: “I fear the country I love is becoming the country I left.” Her political platform calls for fiscal conservatism, smaller government and border security. She also expressed skepticism about ongoing U.S. aid to Ukraine. Despite Goodlander's eight-point lead in the polls, Williams has found new energy in her campaign, highlighted by the support of Kennedy Jr., who was “so impressed” with her debate performance.

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