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Just a few weeks ago, Democrats in Maine joined forces to pressure Democratic primary winner Graham Platner off the state party\u2019s ticket after accusations of abuse.But Bulwark Editor Sam Stein said that\u2019s not the Republican way, which instead involves defending and doubling down on controversial candidates. That is, if they don\u2019t bolt when asked their take.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere is like a real thing going on here, which is that there’s a number of Republican candidates for office who have been caught saying depraved things, committing alleged acts of violence, doing the type of stuff after a few weeks ago, the entire political universe \u2026 said Graham Platner was unacceptable for public office because he was alleged to have done similar things. <\/p>\n

At that point, Stein introduced Republican candidate Brandon Herrera, who is running in the 23rd District of Texas.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, yeah, Trump has endorsed this guy. It’s kind of, it’s a, toss-up district in Texas, so it’s not like this is a safe seat. It’s kind of crazy that he’s not being thrown or being pushed out by Republicans,\u201d said Stein to False Flag Newsletter writer and co-host Will Sommer.<\/p>\n

Among some of Herrera\u2019s most notable statements included a claim that he counts as \u201can honorary veteran\u201d because \u201cI often think about putting a gun in my mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another of Herrera\u2019s hits include a rant to gun reform advocate Shannon Watts, a mother of five, in which the YouTuber described Watts’ kids as body fluid trophies, along with other sexually explicit references.<\/p>\n

Referring to mothers\u2019 kids as body fluid trophies was too much for the Bulwark staff, who responded by confronting GOP lawmakers with Hererra\u2019s quotes and asking their reaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongressman, quick Texas question,\u201d called the reporter catching U.S. Rep Chip Roy (R-Texas) on the Hill.<\/p>\n

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\u201cReal quick,\u201d said Roy.<\/p>\n

\u201cRepresentative Brandon Herrera, who’s a Republican nominee for House seat in Texas, has called babies [explicit] trophies. I was wondering if you agree with that?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2014I gotta go. I don\u2019t want to talk about it,\u201d said Roy, dodging away quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust in your home state, Brandon Herrera has referred to babies as [explicit] trophies. I was wondering if you shared that assessment,\u201d said the Bulwark reporter to another Texas Republican lawmaker who was fleeing too fast to easily recognize.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongressman, in your home state, there’s a Republican, Brandon Herrera, running for the House who’s referred to babies as [explicit] trophies. I was just wondering if you\u2014,\u201d the reporter asked U.S. Rep. Roy Nehls.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got nothing for you,\u201d Nehls appeared to have responded, while puffing a cigar.<\/p>\n

This appears to be a trend, said Stein. Sitting Congressmen Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and Max Miller (R-Ohio.) continue to face domestic abuse allegations. And what does Mike Johnson say when he’s asked directly about it? He dodges.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, the key word there is allegation,\u201d said Johnson when asked about Republican hypocrisy after Platner\u2019s removal. \u201cWe have a process here. The House Ethics Committee works on those things. If allegations are made, they work through a process. So, I’m not in the business of commenting on investigations as they’re in process. And we’ll see how that shakes out. That’s how this always works.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s a dodge,\u201d confirmed Sommer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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