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| − | '''Glen Clay Higgins''', known as '''Clay Higgins'' and as the ''Cajun John Wayne'' (born August 1961),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=498289|title=Glen Higgins, August 1961|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> is law enforcement officer from St. Landry Parish, [[Louisiana]], who gained national attention for his aggressive | + | '''Glen Clay Higgins''', known as '''Clay Higgins''' and as the '''Cajun John Wayne''' (born August 1961),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=498289|title=Glen Higgins, August 1961|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> is law enforcement officer from St. Landry Parish, [[Louisiana]], who gained national attention for his aggressive Crime Stoppers [[video]]s. He has been called "the most badass cop in America".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lockerdome.com/totalfratmove/7573506087078676|title=Meet Lt. Clay Higgins, The Most Badass Cop In America|publisher=lockerdome.com|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> |
| − | Some of his Crime Stoppers skits have been carried on [[NBC]]'s '' | + | Some of his Crime Stoppers skits have been carried on [[NBC]]'s ''The Tonight Show'', starring Jimmy Fallon.<ref name=cajunjohnwayne/> Though he has been accused by the [[interest group]], the [[American Civil Liberties Union]] of bias against lawbreakers, whom Higgins has dubbed "animals," "thugs," and "heathens."<ref name=lafyadv>{{cite web|url=http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2016/05/05/clay-higgins-says-he-may-run-congress-senate/83979304/|title=Clay Higgins to announce run for public office tonight|author=Seth Dickerson|publisher=''The Lafayette Advertiser''|date=May 18, 2016|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> With a "country bumpkin drill-sergeant persona," Higgins emphasizes that his focus is on criminals.<ref name=cajunjohnwayne/> One of the videos features an outraged Higgins threatening the burglar who broke into a popular restaurant in Opelousas. Clarence Lazard, an [[African-American]] [[Baptist]] pastor who supports Higgins' videos, describes Higgins as "a unique gentleman who's not scared to say what he thinks." Though he is often referred to as a [[Cajun]], Higgins is actually of [[Ireland|Irish]] descent.<ref name=cajunjohnwayne>"Cajun John Wayne seeks U.S. House seat", ''San Antonio Express-News'', [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]], July 3, 2016, p. A25</ref> |
| − | Controversy over the videos led Higgins to resign as a captain under St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Joseph Guidroz (born April 1954), a [[Democrat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=441885|title=Bobby Guidroz, April 1954|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> Higgins then became a deputy marshal for the city of [[ | + | Controversy over the videos led Higgins to resign as a captain under St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Joseph Guidroz (born April 1954), a [[Democrat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/Home/Home?uid=441885|title=Bobby Guidroz, April 1954|publisher=Louisiana Secretary of State|accessdate=July 11, 2016}}</ref> Higgins then became a deputy marshal for the city of [[Lafayette]] and conducts extensive lecturing.<ref name=cajunjohnwayne/> |
| − | Higgins is a [[Republican]] candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district seat in the [[primary election]] scheduled on November 8, 2016, which coincides with the U.S. presidential election. The office which Higgins is seeking is held by Republican | + | Higgins is a [[Republican]] candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district seat in the [[primary election]] scheduled on November 8, 2016, which coincides with the U.S. presidential election. The office which Higgins is seeking is held by Republican Charles Boustany, a retired [[physician]] from Lafayette, who is running instead for the [[United States Senate]] seat being vacated by another Republican, the retiring [[David Vitter]]. Higgins' principal opponents include Scott Angelle, one of five members of the elected Louisiana Public Service Commission, considered a [[Moderate Republican]], and [[conservative]] Brett Geymann of [[Lake Charles, Louisiana|Lake Charles]], a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. |
Higgins like Geymann espouses a conservative political stance in which he urges the public to: | Higgins like Geymann espouses a conservative political stance in which he urges the public to: | ||
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set aside your differences, stand together as one nation under [[God]] and as one people beneath the glory of one flag, to stand as a nation reborn. ...[American is in] grave peril [from overseas and from] the elected and appointed elitist few who have seized power in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] and squandered our wealth, mortgaged our children's futures and betrayed our trust.<ref name=lafyadv/></blockquote> | set aside your differences, stand together as one nation under [[God]] and as one people beneath the glory of one flag, to stand as a nation reborn. ...[American is in] grave peril [from overseas and from] the elected and appointed elitist few who have seized power in [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] and squandered our wealth, mortgaged our children's futures and betrayed our trust.<ref name=lafyadv/></blockquote> | ||
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Revision as of 21:17, August 11, 2016
Glen Clay Higgins, known as Clay Higgins and as the Cajun John Wayne (born August 1961),[1] is law enforcement officer from St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, who gained national attention for his aggressive Crime Stoppers videos. He has been called "the most badass cop in America".[2]
Some of his Crime Stoppers skits have been carried on NBC's The Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon.[3] Though he has been accused by the interest group, the American Civil Liberties Union of bias against lawbreakers, whom Higgins has dubbed "animals," "thugs," and "heathens."[4] With a "country bumpkin drill-sergeant persona," Higgins emphasizes that his focus is on criminals.[3] One of the videos features an outraged Higgins threatening the burglar who broke into a popular restaurant in Opelousas. Clarence Lazard, an African-American Baptist pastor who supports Higgins' videos, describes Higgins as "a unique gentleman who's not scared to say what he thinks." Though he is often referred to as a Cajun, Higgins is actually of Irish descent.[3]
Controversy over the videos led Higgins to resign as a captain under St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Joseph Guidroz (born April 1954), a Democrat.[5] Higgins then became a deputy marshal for the city of Lafayette and conducts extensive lecturing.[3]
Higgins is a Republican candidate for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district seat in the primary election scheduled on November 8, 2016, which coincides with the U.S. presidential election. The office which Higgins is seeking is held by Republican Charles Boustany, a retired physician from Lafayette, who is running instead for the United States Senate seat being vacated by another Republican, the retiring David Vitter. Higgins' principal opponents include Scott Angelle, one of five members of the elected Louisiana Public Service Commission, considered a Moderate Republican, and conservative Brett Geymann of Lake Charles, a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
Higgins like Geymann espouses a conservative political stance in which he urges the public to:
set aside your differences, stand together as one nation under God and as one people beneath the glory of one flag, to stand as a nation reborn. ...[American is in] grave peril [from overseas and from] the elected and appointed elitist few who have seized power in Washington and squandered our wealth, mortgaged our children's futures and betrayed our trust.[4]
References
- ↑ Glen Higgins, August 1961. Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved on July 11, 2016.
- ↑ Meet Lt. Clay Higgins, The Most Badass Cop In America. lockerdome.com. Retrieved on July 11, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Cajun John Wayne seeks U.S. House seat", San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio, Texas, July 3, 2016, p. A25
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Seth Dickerson (May 18, 2016). Clay Higgins to announce run for public office tonight. The Lafayette Advertiser. Retrieved on July 11, 2016.
- ↑ Bobby Guidroz, April 1954. Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved on July 11, 2016.