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The condemnations came in fast and before she knew it, she had three Liberal campaign associates hovering over her, writing a statement of apology and resignation.

“My team is upset and know I am not racist. They want me to run and think I still have enough local support to win,” said Wang, who is three months pregnant. “But I need to take a break from politics and take care of my new baby coming in July.”

While her husband and doctor knew, Wang kept news of her pregnancy quiet, adding she didn’t even think any of her campaign volunteers were aware she is expecting.

“It came as a surprise. It’s a miracle baby,” she said. “I didn’t want to say anything until I knew the baby was OK. It’s still early. It is a concern because I am 43 years old. But I think everything is fine.”

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Even during the frenzy of the campaign, things like morning-sickness-like symptoms were masked to keep her condition private. She wasn’t sure how the Liberals would react but made her own decision to stay the course.

After her ouster from the Liberal ranks, the opera singer, who came to Canada 20 years ago with “zero” from China, contemplated continuing as an independent.

But she concluded: “I need to concentrate on family, Bible study, business and performing for seniors and charity/ non-profit organization involvement. Those things make me happy. Not politics. I just wanted to serve my community.”

She hopes people don’t really believe she’s intolerant.

“I believe in diversity and people who know me, know that. We were just trying to win,” she said. “We thought we were just stating facts.”