Republican Candidate for Governor in Missouri with Extremist Ties
The Missouri Republican Party is working to remove a Republican candidate for governor from the primary ballot after a picture of him doing a Nazi salute in front of a burning cross resurfaced online. The candidate, Darrell Leon McClanahan III, has a history of extremist affiliations, including with the Ku Klux Klan.
Key Points
- Candidate Darrell Leon McClanahan III seen doing Nazi salute in front of burning cross
- State GOP working to remove him from the ballot
- History of extremist affiliations and failed political runs
Pros
- Missouri Republican Party taking action to remove candidate with extremist ties
Cons
- Candidate's history of affiliations with the Ku Klux Klan and extremist views