Dave Hughes Backs Jess Wilson As Political Rants Spark Backlash | 10 News

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Comedian Dave Hughes has thrown his support behind Opposition Leader Jess Wilson ahead of November’s state election, as his increasingly provocative political rants gain attention online. His videos taking aim at Labor leaders and the state government have sparked backlash and accusations he’s wading well beyond comedy, while also attracting support. He sat down with 10 News Melbourne’s Harvey Biggs to explain why he’s become so outspoken and why he’s backing Wilson. Join the conversation and follow us on: X: https://x.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10newsau 10 News airs at 5pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news 10 News is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.

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