Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop
No Result
View All Result
Dream Wired
No Result
View All Result
Home Celebrity

KKK Member Darrell McClanahan Allowed to Run for Missouri GOP

rmtsa by rmtsa
May 19, 2024
in Celebrity
0
KKK Member Darrell McClanahan Allowed to Run for Missouri GOP
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

Faux Locs Transformed the Way I Manage My Curls

McDonald’s Manager Fatally Stabbed Over Argument With Staff

10 Celebs Who Love Their Purrfect Felines

A former KKK member is on the ballot, and that’s not a Donald Trump joke; they’re just not even trying to hide the hoods anymore.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Cole County Circuit Court Judge Cotton Walker has allowed Darrell McClanahan, a candidate with established ties to the Ku Klux Klan, to remain on the Republican primary ticket. This decision has sparked widespread controversy given McClanahan’s extremist affiliations.

Source: William Thomas Cain / Getty

According to AP News, the Missouri Republican Party (Missouri GOP), which had accepted McClanahan’s candidacy fees, faced immediate backlash after a former state lawmaker posted images of McClanahan performing a Nazi salute. 

This prompted the party to quickly distance itself, emphasizing in a public statement that it does not endorse McClanahan’s candidacy. The party’s attempt to remove him from the ballot was denied by Judge Walker’s ruling, leaving the GOP in a precarious position as it seeks to manage the fallout.

Moral of the story: the Republican party didn’t even want him there. Let’s take that into account.

Of Course, KKK Man Wants Sue… Booooo!

Source: William Thomas Cain / Getty

So of course, what does the self-proclaimed “pro-white” candidate do? Find representation to fight for a spot. 

According to AP News, Dave Roland, McClanahan’s lawyer, argues that McClanahan’s removal would disrupt the electoral process if the party had succeeded. 

“Their theory of the case arguably would have required courts to remove people from the ballot, maybe even the day before elections,” stated Roland. 

Roland’s remarks suggest a strategic undertone to the lawsuit, proposing that the Missouri GOP might not have expected to win but sought to publicly distance itself from racism and anti-Semitism through the legal challenge.

McClanahan is competing in the Republican primary against notable figures such as Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The primary is for the nomination to replace Gov. Mike Parson, who cannot seek re-election due to term limits.

McClanahan’s Defense And Past Controversies

Despite the incriminating photos and his known affiliations, McClanahan continues to defend his stance, denying any racist or antisemitic intentions. He contests the portrayal of his actions as racist. 

McClanahan says his KKK membership was allegedly honorary and lasted only a year. He also claims his attendance at a Christian Identity Cross lighting ceremony was mischaracterized as a cross burning. That’s an even bigger coincidence than literally having “clan” in the middle of his name. 

Some supporters of the terrorist group member believe his removal would have been unconstitutional.

Anticipated Impact On The Missouri Gubernatorial Race

The GOP’s reaction to McClanahan’s continued candidacy raises questions about the party’s strategy moving forward. As the primary approaches, the party must balance between upholding democratic principles such as open candidacy and distancing itself from extremist elements within its ranks.

The presence of a candidate like McClanahan could significantly influence the dynamics of the race. His candidacy not only challenges the other Republican contenders but also potentially shifts the campaign narrative even further toward issues of race and extremism. 

What a scary thought for a KKK member to be in charge… But again, what else is new? 



Source link

Tags: AllowedDarrellGOPKKKMcClanahanmemberMissouriRun
Share30Tweet19
rmtsa

rmtsa

Recommended For You

Faux Locs Transformed the Way I Manage My Curls

by rmtsa
July 11, 2025
0
Faux Locs Transformed the Way I Manage My Curls

Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn't seen as beautiful; it was seen...

Read more

McDonald’s Manager Fatally Stabbed Over Argument With Staff

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
McDonald’s Manager Fatally Stabbed Over Argument With Staff

Jennifer Harris, a mom of six and McDonald’s manager, has lost her life after a violent altercation at her workplace in Eastpointe, Michigan. The tragedy unfolded following an...

Read more

10 Celebs Who Love Their Purrfect Felines

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
10 Celebs Who Love Their Purrfect Felines

Source: Getty Images Were you aware that July 10 is National Kitten Day?! Yup! For all you cat lovers out there who are obsessed with your purrrfect cats,...

Read more

Swoon-Worthy Stunners Who Slayed At Essence Fest 2025

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
Swoon-Worthy Stunners Who Slayed At Essence Fest 2025

Source: Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE The baddies were on the ground at this year’s energy-elevating Essence Fest where culture collided with community at the star-powered spectacular in...

Read more

EFOC 2025: Evening Concert Series Night Three Recap – Essence

by rmtsa
July 10, 2025
0
EFOC 2025: Evening Concert Series Night Three Recap – Essence

Master P and Keri Hilson perform onstage during Day 3 of the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 06, 2025. Photo...

Read more
Next Post
Bridgerton-How Bright the Moon, Forces of Nature, Old Friends-Review: Presenting #Polin

Bridgerton-How Bright the Moon, Forces of Nature, Old Friends-Review: Presenting #Polin

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized

CATEGORIES

  • Celebrity
  • Comics
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • Music
  • TV
  • Uncategorized
No Result
View All Result

Recent News

  • Mattel Drops ‘Clueless’ Anniversary Barbie
  • ‘Superman’ Heading to $21M+ Previews, Record for James Gunn, More
  • Clipse, Larry June, Boldy James and More

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Celebrity
  • DramaAlert
  • Gossip
  • Movie
  • TV
  • Music
  • Comics
  • Shop

Copyright © 2023 DramaWired.
DramaWired is a content aggregator and not responsible for the content of external sites.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In