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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gustaf Kilander

Louisiana senator tells police critics to ‘call a crackhead’ for help instead in bizarre campaign ad

Screenshot / Twitter / John Kennedy

US Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana urged critics of police to “call a crackhead” for help instead in a bizarre new campaign ad.

“Violent crime is surging in Louisiana. Woke leaders blame the police. I blame the criminals,” the Republican says in television campaign video shared to Twitter on Friday. “A mom should not have to look over her shoulder when she’s pumping gas. I voted against the early release of violent criminals and I opposed defunding the police.

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