Walmart seeks refund from Hyde-Smith after 'public hanging' comment

[brooklynite]

Source: Politico

Walmart wants its money back from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.).

The retail behemoth asked Hyde-Smith to return its campaign contribution after the senator praised a supporter by saying, "If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row." Hyde-Smith said the statement was made in jest and denied any racial connotation.

Walmart responded to a tweet from actress Debra Messing pointing out that the company had donated to Hyde-Smith that it "completely understand" her concern.

"Sen. Hyde Smith's recent comments clearly do not reflect the values of our company and associates. As a result, we are withdrawing our support and requesting a refund of all campaign donations," Walmart tweeted from its official company account. The company gave $2,000 to the senator.

Read more: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/20/walmart-refund-hyde-smith-1006258

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Perhaps if sh'd bought the rope at Walmart they'd feel better?

[elleng]

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[riversedge]

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[diva77]

13. +1,000,000 This should be an OP as well!!!!

[elleng]

14. DOING it!

[47of74]

2. Too little too fornicating late.

[Racerdog1]

3. It is Mississippi

Last in most every measurable category and the folks there continue to wonder why.

[niyad]

4. wow--something that offends wal-mart???

[Hugin]

6. Well now...

Walmart listening to Debra Messing?

I am impressed. Seriously.

[Greybnk48]

7. Me too! Good for Walmart!

I've been boycotting Walmart for over a decade, and this hater is pleased with their response.

[Wellstone ruled]

8. Wal Mart Management listening?

Darn right they are,what Demographic keeps their Doors Open? You just got to love how Corporate America continues to shoot themselves in the foot.

[smb]

9. It's Nice To Want Things

Walmart wants its money back from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

Yeah, and I want Scarlett Johansson to show up at my door begging for a night of no-holds-barred kinky passion.

[CrispyQ]

10. I'm no fan of Walmart, but it's time to publicly shame the racists any way we can.

Hyde-Smith knew what she was saying. When someone spews their racist crap in the public sphere they deserve to be shamed. I hope the publicity helps her democratic opponent Mike Espy.

The runoff election is Nov 27.

[Cheviteau]

12. Been There - Done That

It's not like you envision it to be.

[Doreen]

11. Maybe if the stupid fucks would not vote and support people

who work to hurt people like their employees they would not feel like they need their money back from one. These people they vote for and support are the ones who are working to make it easier for corporations to screw their employees over. I do not believe that Walmart is really concerned about the actual comment but only their reputation.

[Demonaut]

15. snide remark aside, it's awesome