- A pastor who’s a registered sex offender led a prayer at a Michael Whatley campaign event and was seen prominently behind the candidates on video.
- The moment risks undercutting Whatley’s tough-on-crime pitch and gives Democrats fresh material after earlier ads about his ties to another convicted GOP figure.
- Whatley’s campaign says he didn’t invite the pastor and the county GOP hosted the rally, but the controversy has continued to dog his campaign.
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