Shelly Headen Under Fire Over Past Posts | Birmingham News

Shelly Headen, Democratic nominee for North Carolina’s House District 62, is under fire after old social media posts resurfaced—calling for an attack on U.S. soil in states like Alabama and Louisiana, and wishing for the death of “MAGAs.” The posts, now deleted, sparked immediate backlash from her party, which withdrew support and condemned the remarks as unacceptable. Headen denies direct memory of the posts but admits to similar past comments, suggesting she might be sacrificed for the party’s sake. This episode underscores how candidates face relentless scrutiny over digital footprints—and how parties prioritize image over individual campaigns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/348469824bce3d92