Top GOP congressional candidate in Texas accused of abusing teenage daughter of estranged husband
Source: Washington Post
A star Republican congressional candidate in Texas was accused last month by her estranged husband in court documents of “cruel and aggressive conduct” toward his 14-year-old daughter, including verbal abuse and pinching the child to stop her from crying.
Monica De La Cruz, a candidate for the 15th Congressional District in Texas, was picked this week by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as a “young gun,” a designation given by the party to candidates that “have met a series of rigorous goals and surpassed program benchmarks to establish a clear path to victory.”
She announced last week on Twitter that she was going through a divorce from her husband Johnny Hernandez.
“This is not what anyone wants or expects when getting married but we believe this is the best decision. We are dealing with some mental health issues in our family & would appreciate your prayers and support,” De La Cruz wrote. “I remain committed to being a devoted, loving mother to my children and humbly ask for privacy for our family during this difficult time.”
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/texas-gop-congressional-candidate-abuse-allegations/2021/11/09/0cbdcdb6-4191-11ec-9ea7-3eb2406a2e24_story.html
McCarthy sure knows how to pick 'em.
Guess she has what he's lookin' for in a star Republican candidate.
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