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Democratic pastor running for Congress: Strip club endorsement a blessing
Arizona Republic:A Phoenix strip club has endorsed a Democratic pastor for Congress. And the candidate, Rev. Jarrett Maupin, says he welcomes the The Great Alaskan Bush Company's support.
"The Lord works in mysterious ways," said Maupin, who calls himself a member of the Progressive Christian Coalition.
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Maupin said he heard from the owner that employees voted to back the pastor because he supports affordable student loans, all-day kindergarten and raising the minimum wage.
"What can I say? I support freedom of speech, single moms and college students," Maupin said. "In the long run, it might not be good for (the club). My goal is to help young ladies get their clothes back on."
"The Lord works in mysterious ways," said Maupin, who calls himself a member of the Progressive Christian Coalition.
...snip...
Maupin said he heard from the owner that employees voted to back the pastor because he supports affordable student loans, all-day kindergarten and raising the minimum wage.
"What can I say? I support freedom of speech, single moms and college students," Maupin said. "In the long run, it might not be good for (the club). My goal is to help young ladies get their clothes back on."