It’s bare-knuckles politics.
A Wednesday night candidates forum in Yonkers took a wild turn when the Democratic contender for a county legislative seat got into a bathroom brawl – with her opponent’s mom.
Kisha Skipper, a Democrat who is trying to unseat GOP Westchester County Legislator James Nolan, was handcuffed and detained by cops after the violent restroom scuffle at the Beczak Environmental Center in the suburban city, according to reports.
“There is absolutely no justification for violence,” Nolan posted on Instagram. “Anyone seeking public office is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, self-control, and the ability to handle confrontation without resorting to physical aggression.
“These standards are not optional,” he wrote. “This is a clear example of why she is not fit to serve public office.”
Yonkers police did not immediately respond to a request for information on Thursday.
Skipper chimed in on the scuffle in an early-morning Facebook post, which shows her wearing a sling on her arm at the entrance to the hospital emergency room.
“Let me just say, I know there’s a lot of video, a lot of misinformation being spread,” she said. “No, I was not arrested. Yes, I was detained pending an investigation. Of course, I was released, and there will be more information forthcoming.”
The melee unfolded during a break at the event, when Skipper and Nolan’s mom, Donna, got into an argument in the bathroom before things got out of hand and punches started flying, according to local outlet Black Westchester.
The outlet said the incident started unfolding when Skipper was asked about alleged questionable campaign donations during the debate, but took a bathroom break without answering – with Donna Nolan and another woman allegedly following her inside.
Mobile phone video shows several women confronting each other at the entrance to the restroom, and being separated by several attendees at the event.
Donna Nolan was taken to the hospital by ambulance but no details on any injuries she may have sustained were immediately available.
