Crowley campaign confirms controversial 2010 social media account’s link to Dem. candidate for governor Crowley’s campaign told 12 News Wednesday he did not write or post any of the ‘problematic content in question’ MILWAUKEE — A 16-year-old social media account with racist, sexist and homophobic posts was used by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is running for Wisconsin governor as a Democrat. Wednesday, NBC News was first to report on the account from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The account, which used a pseudonym, and several of the posts in question date back to 2010. NBC News reported the account was created in order to promote a bar and social club. Posts made on social media account linked to Crowley. Campaign response In a statement to 12 News, a Crowley campaign spokesperson said, “David was one of 10-12 people who had access to this account more than a decade and a half ago. He did not write or post the problematic content in question. However, David did post on the page about his paternity history, which he has publicly spoken about in the past.” Crowley response Crowley also issued a statement to 12 News. “The
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