Andy Parker, father of journalist slain on live TV, running for Congress in Virginia

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Andy Parker, whose daughter Alison, a TV reporter, was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015, announced Thursday that he's running for Congress in Virginia.

"In 2015, my 24-year-old daughter, Alison Parker, was shot and killed on live television. I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison's life through action. I chose the latter," Parker tweeted.In 2015, my 24-year-old daughter, Alison Parker, was shot and killed on live television. I had a choice to retreat into my grief or honor Alison's life through action. I chose the latter.

— Andy Parker January 27, 2022 A longtime gun control advocate and supporter of greater regulation of the tech industry, Parker is seeking the Democratic nomination in Virginia's 5th Congressional District. The district has been controlled by Republicans since 2011 and is considered"Solid Republican" by the Cook Political Report. The seat is currently occupied by Republican Rep.

 

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From sympathetic figure to sleazy politician. Wake up people, you can not trust ANY POLITICIAN!

I praise Andy Parker's indomitable fighting spirit. I am an American shadow advisor. God's blessing to America. Amen

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