Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar
The Duggars have been involved in politics for many years, and Jim Bob served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999-2002.
More information, including statements from Jim Bob and his spokesperson, can be found in the article on the Arkansas Democrat Gazette website.
Photo courtesy duggarfamily.com
Good Luck Jim Bob Duggar!!!!! I hope you win. God has truly blessed your family and all the in-laws.
ReplyDeleteSame!
DeleteThank God I do not live in Arkansas. Candidates like him do not get far in politics here.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bizarre time for him to run for office. His son has not even had his trial yet.
It's his son on trial not Jim Bob.
DeleteHe wouldn't fly in my district either. I would never live in Arkansas or Florida or Texas.
DeleteWhat would Josh's trial have to do with JB? If one of your relatives had a criminal past, should you not have a job? That's about how much sense that makes. Meanwhile, I'm thrilled JB is running. I don't live in Arkansas, but I support all Conservatives.
DeleteThat's going to be tough; Josh's legal problems will overshadow his campaign.
ReplyDeleteI don't know that Jim Bob is relatable to the voters.
I hope the election is conducted fairly, and may the best person win.
I don't really get involved in politics but good luck anyway.
ReplyDeleteGood for Jim Bob. I hope he succeeds.
ReplyDeleteSame.
Deletedoes he really think he has a chance of winning? LOL
ReplyDeleteHope not. And his timing is soooo wrong. The family is going through enough right now without adding more stress.
DeleteI doubt he would invest the time and energy into a campaign if he didn't think he had a chance at winning.
Delete8:35 AM - Exactly. I been saying they are to confident. I don't think they will find Josh guilty. And also they need to separate the father and son otherwise I want to hear people complain about Biden and his son.
DeletePretty easy to win if you're running unopposed.
DeleteI am shocked and disappointed that Jim Bob would take this step at this time.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I'm on the same side of the aisle as JB, but this is a terrible idea. He has way too much baggage to win.
ReplyDeleteIDK. He does have name recognition and maybe the voters don't care about his family issues.
DeleteBiden had a lot of baggage too.
DeleteJosh is an adult.. the baggage is Josh's. Not his. Look at our current resident in the white house.. his son is no better and has done much worse from what i read (not fake news media either)!
DeleteListen, you all know how the media treats conservatives vs. liberals. It's hardly fair or balanced. There is just too much "dirt" on JB's side for it to make sense for him to run. You know what the media is going to keep bringing up.
DeleteSeriously?! He’ll lose handily. His son is on trial for child porn charges for crying out loud! I hope he loses!!
ReplyDeleteTime 7:15PM Sat 10/30/21
DeleteI HOPE HE LOSES? WOW THAT IS A RUDE
COMMENT YOU SHOULD NOT WISH THAT ON
ANYBODY WHETHER THAT PERSON IS FAMOUS OR NOT. HE HAS A RIGHT TO RUN.
Look at your president and what his 2nd son has done and is still doing
DeleteNeedy Constant @October 30th 2021 6:15pm Please try not to use all caps, it seems to me you are yelling @ someone who just voiced there opinion. We are all here to make a comment on the above subject. Thank you, Shelia somewhat of a new reader here
DeleteNeddy- Of course people can wish someone loses an election. That's not rude at all. Why would I hope someone wins if I don't agree with their platform?
DeletePolitics will almost always draw very divided comments and arguments at every turn.
DeleteYes, Neddy, he has a right to run but 11:19 also has a right to hope he doesn’t win. Nothing rude about it. So by your logic if Charles Manson was still alive & running for office it would be “rude “ if I said I hope he loses?
DeleteTime 2:05PM Mon 11/1/21
DeleteIts Neddy not Needy
Anonymous.
I agree with you Neddy!!
DeleteWho would vote for this man?
ReplyDeleteNot many would vote for him. After all his family scandal and lost his reality tv show ,he doesn't have a chance at winning any election.
DeleteTime 6:40PM Sun 10/31/21
DeleteHis fans would. THAT IS PRETTY RUDE
FOR YOU TO SAY WHO WOULD VOTE FOR
THIS MAN? THATS RUDE.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU.
I hope no one votes for him just because they are a fan. If I was him, I wouldn't make this choice at this time. Like it or not people will look at the issues evolving in his personal life.
DeleteNeddy -- At the same time you're calling someone rude, you're wishing that person a "Happy Halloween," which many -- including a former Warlock who is now saved, saw his testimony on YouTube -- say is Satan's holiday.
DeleteWhat hubris and audacity. He’s making a farce of conservatives who truly do value and uphold his platform.
ReplyDeleteI agree @11:59. I feel someone or something is behind this, with the speed he announced after the other guy stepped down.
DeleteAhh I feel bad for Anna and the kids, after all they have to live there and now there will be even more attention and attacks on even Anna now. If I was Jim Bob I would encourage a like minded person to run for that seat but I would definitely not run and I would stay out of the limelight. If my son was on trial for CP I would stay humble and lay low and work on healing my family.
DeleteI am not in Arkansas. But yes. And even for most conservatives, he is beyond conservative.
Delete11:59 JimBob states that he is "pro-family". If you support his platform, how would you define "pro-family" and what legislation do you feel needs to be passed to support it?
DeleteHis comments on "individual rights", does that mean he is not a supporter of vaccines and public health measures? And I agree, @10:19, what does he mean by "pro-family"? Pro-gun and Pro-life, that is a given. Does he still believe that incest and rape should be capital offenses as he did in 2006?
DeleteI wish him the best of luck. It's always telling about a person that can run in politics regardless of what's going on in their personal life. No matter what it is you need leaders like this that can stand strong through the bad storms in life because those are the ones that will stand strong during world tragedies and war. Say what you want as I know some will but my opinion stands. If that irritates you than move on :)
ReplyDeleteYour personal life shows your integrity as a person. Jim Bob does not strike me as a person who will be strong leader, with the interests of all the people he represents.
DeleteThis family doesn't need any more publicity and that's what a campaign would bring.
DeleteAgreed.
DeleteI totally agree. He stands strong and I fully support him.
DeleteMO- Really? With their current situation, I think I'd wait until after the trial is over.. On second thought, Biden's kid is knee-deep into corruption and leads a filthy lifestyle. Maybe it will work for JimBob. :o(
ReplyDeleteHuh? Explain your statement. What filthy lifestyle?
DeleteTrue . . .
DeleteIt all depends on whose side the media is on. We know who they defend and who they'll crucify.
DeleteI think you're confusing accusations made against Biden's son with actual crimes. Hunter has never been indicted for a crime. On the other hand Josh is awaiting trial for the crime he was indicted for.
DeleteMmm, that's weird. I mean, with Josh's charges I would expect them to stay out of the public eye.
ReplyDeleteYou were think so. But the Duggars enjoy being in the spotlight. This is his way of doing so.
DeleteBut I believe he doesn't have a chance of winning any election.
It's Josh, not his parents on trial.
DeleteWhy? It's his son, not him.
DeleteThis really doesn't seem like the appropriate time for a Duggar to be running for office, especially not JimBob. I hope the voters in his district consider JimBob's involvement in Josh's case as they choose their state senator.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see Jim Bob win the seat on the Senate, but unfortunately the situation with Josh and his serious charges might be all the voters think about when it comes to a Duggar. But I guess you don't know for sure how people will think or vote until election day so who knows maybe Jim Bob could get the seat.
ReplyDeleteThis is wrong on so many levels. How can you do this when your son is about to stand trial for one of the worst things ever, plus you chose to go on TV to try to explain how you thought that what he did before wasn't so bad?
ReplyDeleteThat is great! I fully support this. People can't judge because the president and the previous president helped their sons hide stuff. Sin is sin. Doesn't matter what they did because it all equals out in the end regardless.
ReplyDeleteWell the president and previous president didn't have sons who were indicted for a crime and are awaiting trial.
DeleteWere their sons about to stand trial during the elections?
DeleteNot buying that. Some crimes are worse than others.
DeleteNope, not all sins or crimes are created equal. That's why we have a justice system that metes out punishment accordingly.
DeleteI used to LOVE the Duggars. I remember being 17 and seeing their first show on TV and thinking, “That’s the kind of family I want.” I admired what seemed like sincerity and purity of heart. Later on I subscribed to IBLP and believed all of those teachings, the same teachings that fuel the Duggars. But now, after the sexual abuse, the emotional abuse, the lies and manipulations and covering of wickedness, I can’t stand this family. They wanted their lives to be a testament to the love of Jesus, but now they’re a testament to how deep hypocrisy can go. They have betrayed so many and in so doing turned people away from Jesus also. They have been horrible ambassadors of God, and I am devastated. I have learned, through much more than just their example, that you can trust and admire no one.
DeleteDo you all read the bible? Even a simple thief will not inherit the kingdom of God unless repented. So yes all sin is equal in the eyes of God.
Delete12:12, that is very sad that you feel that way. Can you not separate the good from the bad? Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world, and no family, or person, is perfect. Maybe they did come across as a little too good to be true, at first, but you should see that ideal as a good thing, and the way that God would like us all to live. I, for one, am so thankful that we had the opportunity to see what an ideal family looks like, and even though not everyone will live up to that standard all of the time, it gives us something to aspire to, and shows us how wonderful the Lord meant life to be! I did not hear you mention the Bates family. Thank the Lord, there has been no scandal there, but even they are not perfect - no one is. I am curious as to why you are not taking them into consideration in your assessment. Please don't give up on living for the Lord. Do not let your success and happiness in life hinge on another person or persons' failures. I think, if you look around, there are many who are still living righteously.
DeleteThen why are you on this blog??
DeleteAnonymous @ 12:12- Thank you so much for sharing that. We're dealing with the same issue here with our 20 yr old. The last few years have involved many, many discussions about the difference between people claiming Christ and people actually following the Jesus of the Bible and applying the New Testament principles to ourselves and our daily lives and interactions (Knowing the real Jesus- relationship, not religious rules). We too, are devastated at how many in the general public have been turned away from God by the Duggars' behavior and choices in presenting this "wholesome" image (cleaning the cup on the outside), while other serious things were going on. We're also angry because now it makes it much harder for those of us who love God and are genuinely trying to to live a life honoring God to share the love, mercy, grace and hope we've found with someone else. At the same time, we can easily understand why people wouldn't want or trust after the hypocrisy.
Delete@10:20 You may have missed the valid point 12:12 made about having her eyes opened. I enjoyed reading her comment and could feel how sincere she is. I'm glad she's here and I hope she stays. I'd like to hear more from the viewpoint of someone involved in IBLP in the past. She may have a lot to teach us.
DeleteIn the eyes of God, all sin is equal in the sense that it all separates us from God. But I do believe that there will be a different punishment in hell for a child abuser, rapist, murderer than for a petty thief.
DeleteThey really shouldn't be doing this while Josh is about to go on trial.
ReplyDeleteTheir lives don't just come to a halt because Josh is in legal trouble.
DeleteWell, there is a lot of candidates that shouldn't had ran either. There's even a few presidents that should had been been voted in so....
DeleteI agree. He is already being judged for his son's actions. And anyone running against him is going is going to use it to their advantage
DeleteCan't help but wonder what Josh's attorney would have to say. I think if he was my client I'd want them to lay low and fly under the radar.
DeleteI think to is fine that Jim bob Duggar is running. Jim Bob Duggar did not make those decisions Josh did. Hope he wins.
ReplyDeleteSeems a poor time to run for office with all the bad publicity this family has had recently. Guess we'll see how that affects the election.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't vote for him with his ridiculous view of the Covid vaccination.
ReplyDeleteMy 11 yo grandson is in the pediatric ICU at Randall Childrens Hospital in Portland Oregon with severe Covid. He was most likely exposed at school by an unvaccinated teacher who became sick a few days before. Vaccines don't just protect you.
DeleteHas he said anything about the vaccines? His statement makes it sound that he is against health measures and worker vaccine mandates but I have not read anything specific he has said on the vaccines. It would be helpful to voters if he made his views clear.
DeleteThe Duggars, according to Jill, vaccinated their children.
That's awesome news!
ReplyDeleteThat's nice. He can hire his children as campaign staff.
ReplyDeleteOh look who's jealousy that you didn't have a job waiting for you. My father had a job waiting for me right out of high school and one day I will own his business :) Life is good. Sorry you are not me or a Duggar. Don't work to hard now.
Delete9:35 PM - Right! Same here. My friends was jealousy too. I enjoy having a family business. Haters can hate. I had a few friends that lived in misery doing what their parents wanted them to do and went to college. They got a degree that they didn't even want. You can't force your dreams on your children.
DeleteShould Joe Biden be in office with his son’s issues? Hmmm. Anyway, these are adult men very flown from the nest. JimBob cannot hold his son’s hand 24 hrs a day on any issue in his life. He can be available to Josh and his family very frequently. They live in the same place! Most adults in their 30s have parents that have jobs or live elsewhere. So should he not run because he won’t have enough time to support his family’s needs? Or because he’s somehow responsible or accountable for Josh’s troubles? I believe neither of these is true. JimBob for Congress. Go get’em!
ReplyDeleteYESS!
DeleteI don't feel that a man in his position should be claiming he's pro-family, pro-life, and pro-gun. Not that putting those things together makes sense anyway (guns take lives), but he's in a bad position right now to try to claim he's for great values of any kind.
ReplyDeleteThe only great values this family has are the kind from Walmart.
Delete@2:53 One of the funniest things ever on this blog.
DeleteFurthermore, is there ever an appropriate time to anything? Falling in love? Getting married? Having a baby? Getting ill? Chasing a business dream? The Duggars are a lesson in talking to talk and following your heart. They weren’t “allowed” to have that many kids and he’s not “allowed” to run for office? They are the most appropriately behaved “inappropriate” people I’ve ever seen.
ReplyDeleteGood luck JB.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Jim Bob. I am 😊 happy and glad you're running for State Senate Office. I'm hoping you win! Natasha b
ReplyDeleteFor someone on a reality show, JB has a hard time facing reality right now in his family life. His opponent will have a field day!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am really happy for him. Good luck! I hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's nice to hear. Good luck Jim Bob!
ReplyDeleteI think Jim Bob will do great. He's 56 years old and still young enough to accomplish a lot. I can see him eventually running for president. He is a major asset to our state and cares about the communities. I don't think it fair to downgrade him for his sons actions. I do agree that in the past scandal he should had dealt with his son better but there's people in office that done worse things.
ReplyDeleteI don't think JB should run for president. He does have some name recognition. However, his extreme religious views are quite divisive. The president is the president of ALL of us, not just those that follow Christianity. IMO justifying bad behavior by saying "others have done worse" is a poor excuse.
DeleteWho is he trying to fool?
ReplyDeleteThis is the most tone deaf, delusional, ridiculous thing I have read in quite some time. Like what in the world would make Jim Bob think that this is a good idea?
ReplyDeleteWatch him win it lol
DeleteThe quote from Chad Gallagher in that article is disturbing me. He says that Jim Bob believes that his life experiences, "even the difficult ones," have deepened his faith. I don't think his "difficult" experiences should be used like that or given that credit. Also, if Jim Bob's compassion has been "broadened," has he taken into consideration what impact those experiences have had on the victims? There have been multiple women and children involved. I doubt very much they feel "broadened." Jim Bob should not be using those situations to try to make himself look good for political purposes. If someone wants to deepen their faith, they should study their Bible and put its principles towards good work in their life. Don't use immoral activities involving others to claim that you're now more faithful. I am very disturbed that the spokesperson is trying to turn these events into something good for Jim Bob and his campaign. Do you see my point, and do you agree?
ReplyDeleteVery well said!
DeleteThat quote doesn't sit well with me either, OP. It's not right. Bad things happened to a lot of innocent people! That's nothing to be thankful for.
DeleteIt's called political spin and I don't like it whenever it happens.
DeleteIt is completely appropriate to say that these things have deepened his faith. He didn’t do the things that his son is accused of doing. He loves his son and also loves God. I can’t even fathom what Jim Bob and Michelle have gone through. It is heart breaking. They will always love their son no matter what he had done. That does not diminish that they feel for any victims. They don’t get to make their children’s choices. I know a lot of parents whose children have gone down the wrong paths. It isn’t the parents fault.
DeleteThat is excellent news and can't wait to hear more. I wish nothing but the best abd good luck on your journey.
ReplyDeleteYes! I am glad he's going back into politics. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe person running is not the one who is accused of crimes. So it’s ok.
ReplyDeleteNo not the person accused of crimes but the father of the one. There are victims involved in this who don't need this extra attention on their lives right now and who will be directly affected by Jim Bob doing this. Why would a father of a son who is accused of these horrendous crimes and about to stand trial for them bring even more attention and scorn to the family of his son who are left to try and maneuver through life after this disaster his son made out of their lives! Shameful!!!
DeleteVoters choice...Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI think that if everyone waited to have a perfect life before running for office or getting involved in any major endeavor, then nobody would ever get anything done. Jim Bob and Michelle know their own situation and can make their own decisions about their actions.
ReplyDeleteJosh’s situation is public information. The voters in their area can decide if they want to elect Jim Bob. It’s really not the business of the rest of the country; it is about whether the local voters believe Jim Bob will represent the interests of their district well.
I don’t know enough about American politics to comment too deeply. However, what I would say is this is a very odd time for JB to run for office when his eldest son is awaiting trial on very serious child pornography charges. I can’t imagine anyone wanting him to represent them or family values at the moment. If he was in the UK the press would be having a field day with this & I doubt he would even win enough votes to get his running deposit back. Not quite sure what he is thinking of.
ReplyDeletePeople running for state legislature are pretty well known in their community. If they have the kinds of family issues the Duggars are having right now, that overshadows everything and the voters don't want them in office. JB's personal connections might help him win office but I'm doubtful they will.
DeleteWhat really is Jim Bob's motivation for running?
ReplyDeleteWhoa this is exciting. Good for him.
ReplyDeleteBad timing with Josh charges looming dont think he can win
ReplyDeleteAll the best to Jim Bob, and I hope he wins.
ReplyDeleteAnd you think that our president has less negative media attention then the Duggars. Funny!
ReplyDelete1:57, the president is on the national stage. Jim Bob is not. I would venture a guess that most Americans have no clue who he is & absolutely no interest in what he does.
DeleteUh, 12:15, not sure where you have been but Duggars are nationally and internationally known. They are TV and sicial mefia celebrities. As big a stage as the Prez but different.
DeleteThat is great news! Good luck sir.
ReplyDeleteThe local news is going to be all over this in the weeks to come and immediately bring up Josh's name and court case. Does JB think that will do his reputation any good or gain votes? I hope voters are going to question the claim that everything his son did only deepened his faith. That's no reason to have those things happen.
ReplyDeleteThis is not the right time nor season of his life to be entering politics. His priority and energy should be focused on his large family and their safety and well-being. If he thinks he has something to add to the betterment of society, he can write a book.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck in your campaign. I think you would be a fine asset to the people of Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteI don't care what anyone says but I for one, a person that lives in Arkansas, am very happy Jim Bob is returning to politics. There's no many people that keeps their word. Say what you want but JB is a good guy. He only did what he thought was best for his son at the time although he should had reported his crimes sooner. However, there are people higher up that has done worse things. So before you judge him and you all probably don't even live in my state, the worse side effects EVERYONE. Be upset about that.
ReplyDeleteExactly
Delete@9:10 I disagree with you. Jim Bob did what he thought was best to keep the show on the air, and best to keep his son out of the juvenile correction system. We can look back now and see how much "what was best for his son" helped Josh reform and not repeat. Also, you can't use what other people have done to say how good or bad Josh's actions were. Only look at Josh's actions, don't compare. Saying things are not so bad because you've seen worse should not be anyone's excuse.
DeleteExactly @11:53 not 9:10
Delete11:53- you don't really know what happened with Josh, do you?? Innocent until proven guilty! It used to be important in this country..
DeleteLike Jim Bob, don't like Jim Bob- that is your opinion to have, but can we please stop saying 'but other people have done worse.'
DeleteAnd what have I been saying? I knew this was going to happen. I been telling people and nobody listened. Which means Josh will not be found guilty. Jim Bob would not be doing this if they was unsure. I literally predicted his every step. There's not much I can say because we got dirtier people in office.
ReplyDeleteRight or wrong,Jim Bob is getting on with his life. And you have no idea about the outcome of a trial that hasn't started yet
DeleteExactly what I been saying. They obviously don't know the game. They think this is a distraction lol.
DeleteI think you give JB too much credit. The case against Josh is quite overwhelming and it doesn't look good for him. I think JB is using this senate run as a distraction. IMO, it also is a sign of narcissism.
DeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteThe closer the date of the trial- the crazier news they create in an attempt to distract attention from the elephant in the room.
ReplyDeleteNo, he wouldn't be doing this if he knew Josh was going to be found guilty.
Delete9:24, how can JB know if Josh will be found guilty or not? Does he have a crystal ball?
DeleteI wonder if he is running because they need to money to pay for Josh's lawyers? Senators make a lot. And it's a legitimate job outside of their car dealerships and real estate. And keeps them in the public eye for something yo distract from the Josh news.
ReplyDeleteYou don't get paid much in the position.
DeleteNeed money?!? Nope...they actually are very, very wealthy.
DeleteState senators do not make a lot - around $40,000. The TV show money is the kind of money that can pay for lawyers for this kind of case.
DeleteThey don't need the money, they want to make MY state better.
DeleteA question to ask is if JB will sign up for family coverage under the very generous health insurance plan for Arkansas state employees. (Taxpayers foot the bill for over $1000/mo for family coverage.)
DeleteHe's running for public office with the specter of Josh looming large. Bad idea IMO.
ReplyDeleteYay! That's so cool. Congrats and I wish you luck.
ReplyDeletePoor Michelle.
ReplyDeleteYou are supposed to be elected to represent the constituents in your district. This is an election to determine representation. You are not supposed to try to get elected so you can mandate your own personal views and ways of life on everyone else. Jim Bob seems to be forgetting this and would love to get elected so he can vote his own way in state government again. His campaign so far is all about what he wants, not what his district might want.
ReplyDeleteEvery state's system is different.
DeleteExactly.
Delete9:22 PM - Yes, my state does the same thing. I think OP might be a child and don't realize that American is not one big state lol.
DeleteIs Jim Bob perfect? No. Is his family perfect? No. Can any of us claim to be perfect? Of course not. That is why we need our Savior. This country needs constitutional-minded leaders who will uphold Judeo-Christian values - at local, state and federal levels. If God is leading Jim Bob to run for office, we should be praying for him, not insulting him and his family.
ReplyDeleteI agree that no family is perfect and we’re not supposed to judge, but leaders ARE and should be held to higher standards. The VERY serious situation in their life right now sheds doubt on his ability to be a leader. I’m sure there are other conservative candidates who might be a better fit. I’m also surprised that they wouldn’t see the inappropriateness of this choice right now. Doesn’t sit right with me somehow. Just my opinion anyways
DeleteIt's not an insult to say that the timing of this seems very strange, when we know that the Josh story overshadows.
DeleteIncredible! So excited for him. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat tight circle of ultra-conservative friends with lots of money to spend is behind this?
ReplyDeleteYou know this has been orchestrated.
DeleteOne would think he would want to focus on raising his family at a time like this instead of putting more public focus on them, especially considering the impact on the younger children still living at home. I respect people who run for office based on their personal conviction, but I think a parent should always consider their children first. I can't help but think Jim Bob is putting his personal ambition above the well-being of his children. Surely there are conservative candidates in Arkansas whose family lives are not quite so burdened.
ReplyDeleteHe's doing the best thing possible. You don't know what's going on at home and how he's parenting.
DeleteRight now he's running without an opponent so unless another candidate steps up soon, he'll acquire the office by default. How fast he entered the race leads you to believe this was being arranged in the background before the current guy stepped down.
DeletePoliticians are a dime a dozen. If JimBob wants to truly do something to benefit society, he should step up and drive a school bus. There's a severe shortage of drivers right now.
ReplyDeleteDid you step up?
DeleteWhy should he drive a school bus? His children and most of his grandchildren don't go to public schools.
DeleteI like that idea 5:46. Who better to deal with a large vehicle full of children? :)
Delete9:55 With that reasoning, he shouldn't hold public office either because he'd be making decisions and drafting legislation that would affect public education.
Delete@5:46 OP here. Yes, I stepped up in a bit different capacity. I spent 36 years teaching in our public schools.
DeleteZing! You're quite right, 2:58.
DeleteI wish you every success, and the best of luck. But with this current issue with Josh, the timing may be off as public opinion matters very much right now.
ReplyDeleteMajor cringe. Such a naive move considering everything going on with the family right now. I feel so bad for all the kids trying to live a normal family life.
ReplyDeleteMajor cringe Yes!! That family does not live a normal family life…. That is not a normal Christian family .. I know I grew up in one.
Delete@ 6:32--Agree! Growing up in the public eye, without a voice of their own, it could be that this is very discouraging for the kids who may "crave' some normalcy and privacy. It's been a roller coaster for them for years. Maybe the less in the public eye right now, the better.
DeleteSounds like you know what's going on behind the scenes. Oh do spill the tea. Not. Get over it.
DeleteI hope that Jim Bob would win. I trust him and Michelle and his family. Josh happens to have a sinful addiction. Hope he can get the help that he needs and I’ve been praying that if he is not guilty in this newest charge that this will come out in the trial and he will be vindicated. I have a feeling this could hurt Jim Bob’s chances but I would vote for him. I guess it depends on how the trial comes out. Child pornography is not good. Pornography is not good. Adultery is not good. But yes we all need a Savior!
ReplyDeleteAs long as people don't think that savior is Jim Bob. Going to the state senate cannot work miracles for anyone.
DeleteTLC ended the show to give the family "privacy" to deal with the Josh situation. It doesn't seem they want privacy though, or at least not Jim Bob.
ReplyDeleteSome people can change their minds.
DeleteThat was merely TLC's way of saying they were done with the Duggars without saying they were done with the Duggars. It's like the way politicians leave office "to spend more time with family."
DeleteFrankly, I think it rather selfish of JB to run for political office and expose his family to all the nastiness of a campaign while the issue with Josh is unresolved and still an open wound.
DeleteI guess you didn't know people can change their minds? lol
DeleteI don't like the way that spokesperson tried to make the bad things that happened in Jim Bob's life into something good. I don't think that's anything to be proud of. I don't think that's a reason to vote for someone.
ReplyDeleteI love the new Header!!!!!!! It looks clear!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethe new headers (including the bates') look great but are hard to read. any way it can be blown up a bit
ReplyDeleteI see it just fine. The more they add, the more difficult it's going to become.
DeleteI also think it is hard to read. I wear progressive lenses and the header is very hard to look at, let alone read. I think if the background were a solid color and the text larger it would be a lot better.
DeleteThis is really bizarre. I can't fathom that the GOP or any organization would support this, considering the past and present criminal case going on. While Josh's criminal charges are his to face, there is enough to question JimBob's judgment and handling of his son's serious problems starting many years ago. I don't believe he's fit to be making public policy on anything. And yes, there are likely other politicians holding office with questionable backgrounds. That doesn't justify having one more in the mix, especially one with such extreme views.
ReplyDelete@10:43 Shows you how twisted politics can be. I know many people who won't vote for a certain political party because of this.
DeleteI just wonder where he finds time to run or do this job if he gets voted in, what with all his businesses and family problems? Seems he's spread himself thin as it is without adding more to his plate.
ReplyDeleteHow do you know this? Do you know them personally? Having two jobs is not that hard.
DeleteI believe he thinks if wins they won’t convict a Senator’s son. The truth will come out no matter who his father is at the time of the trial. They need to focus on what will happen to Anna and her children if he is convicted. Then go into politics if he believes this is the will of the LORD God!
ReplyDeleteYou act like you know what the truth is? The Duggars been in politics for years.
DeletePolitical nepotism is no reason for anyone on a jury to acquit a defendant. You're supposed to listen to evidence and base your decision on that. The prosecution will weed out any potential jurors who are biased.
Delete@ Jennifer Sumner, I believe you are correct. Some commentors have stated Joe Bidens son has done worse. I have never heard about his son downloading CP and I don't belive you can get any worse than that. I think Jim Bob and Michelle should just concern themselves with Anna and her kids. They are the ones who will truly need them
ReplyDeleteWith all the comments about Jim Bob running, no one is asking the big question....did Anna give birth? In what Jim Bob said, he mentioned that he and Michelle have 20 kids and 22 grandchildren...now I know the only ones that are expecting are Anna who is due in the fall and Katey..unless Katey and Jed miscarriage, I would count Katey and Jed as grandchildren 23, and since their baby is due in April and Anna said Fall, baby M7 would be born between September 21 and December 21 as December 21 is the start of Winter.
ReplyDeleteThe position opened up and Jim Bob was poised and ready to take the opportunity to get on the ballot unopposed (so far). Was the fact that the other senator was stepping down on Friday widely known in Arkansas or was there insider information?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely have mixed feelings about this. They parted ways with TLC to deal with things privately. Running for public office doesn’t seem to be a very private life, and I can just image opponents bring the allegations against Josh up constantly. I don’t know why they would do this. It’s going to bring their family under even more scrutiny. I feel bad for the kids, all of the kids, that have no say.
ReplyDeleteHe has 19 other children. How are they doing? What happened to innocent until proven guilty? And look at all of us who are commenting. I think he does have a lot of support. And wasn't it social media who wondered what he would do for a living since TLC decided to cancel their show? Well, he's going forward seeking what God has next for his life instead of giving up. God bless him!
ReplyDeleteWhat date is this election? He is running unopposed? That means he's already "in".
ReplyDeleteIs this true?
If JimBob is running as a "pro-life, pro-family" candidate, I wonder what his thoughts are about his state's high infant and maternal mortality rates. Their literacy rate is also quite dismal, as is health care in general. Arkansas ranks near the bottom in both education and economy. Arkansas also ranks in the top ten states with the highest homicide and death by firearm rates. As a pro-life candidate, it would be interesting to hear how he would solve these problems in his state.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking he's doing this for Josh. In case he doesn't get an Acquittal, he can somehow help his son while he's behind bars.
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