Louisiana's Republican Party endorsed John Raymond for a state house seat, but it turns out this guy likes to tape kids mouths closed with packing tape for "talking too much" & doesn't seem to understand why this is outrageous. He's also accused of blocking a chid's mouth & nose with his hand & hitting children to punish them. He's currently on the Louisiana Republican Party's state central committee. He was the headmaster at a school, but is now on leave of absence.

https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2023/09/14/louisiana-republican-party-endorses-house-candidate-charged-with-criminal-cruelty-to-children/70846279007/

Louisiana Republican Party endorses candidate charged with criminal cruelty to children

John Raymond, charged with four counts of criminal juvenile cruelty, secured the endorsement of the Louisiana Republican Party in House race.

The Times
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Fucking yikes.
Sounds like he's only one bad day from escalating to killing a kid.
I hope his leave of absence was non-voluntary and permanent.
@futurebird Seems like a perfect fit for the party then.

There really are real monsters in the world.
@futurebird Somebody needs to get a warrant for his browser history.

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Sounds like some father should take a bit of his honor on. 😏

@ppatel @futurebird Another example of not fielding candidates that can win a general eelection. The GOP needs to learn how to field candidates that can win a general election, not just a primary. they also need to be candidates who are willing to actually govern.