Mike France Faces Backlash Over Breast Cancer Post

Connecticut congressional candidate Mike France faced backlash for a Facebook post acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which featured an edited image of his head on a shirtless actor with a suggestive message. Critics, including U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney and State Senator Martha Marx, condemned the post as sexist and hypocritical, citing France's history of voting against women's health measures, including insurance coverage for 3D mammograms. France defended his post, claiming it was intended to raise awareness and shared links to educational resources on breast cancer screening. After the negative response, he deleted the original post but later reposted a similar message, stating he aimed to inform women about self-examinations. His supporters argue he was trying to draw attention to a serious health issue, while detractors label his approach as inappropriate and indicative of a broader issue within the Republican Party. House Republican leader Vincent Candelora expressed concern over the fallout but emphasized that France should address the criticism individually.