Phil Robertson, patriarch of the “Duck Dynasty” clan, has endorsed his nephew, Zach Dasher, in his bid for incumbent Rep. Vance McAllister’s (R-LA) seat. Dasher is one of six Republicans vying for McAllister’s seat, after McAllister was caught kissing a former staffer in April.
The new radio ad features Robertson and his wife, Kay Robertson, as they state their support for their nephew’s campaign.
“I’m Kay Robertson and I’m voting for Zach Dasher,” Kay says, before Robertson gives his endorsement.
“I’m Phil Robertson and I’m voting for Zach, my nephew,” he says. “He’s been officially and thoroughly vetted by the Robertson clan.”
Phil Robertson’s endorsement is particularly significant because the patriarch previously endorsed McAllister during his first run and subsequent win when he was a little-known businessman. After a video depicting McAllister kissing a staffer, who was not his wife, surfaced, Robertson criticized him.
“The last dude last year fed us a lie,” Robertson said earlier this month at a fundraiser for Dash. “I don’t even know the dude.”
In spite of the scandal, McAllister is still a contender in the race and recently released his first ad, which features him seated alongside his wife and addresses the cheating allegations.
h/t The Hill
