Jim Bob Duggar announces candidacy for Arkansas state Senate

Reality star Jim Bob Duggar, whose family was the subject of the TLC show “19 Kids and Counting,” has announced he will run for Arkansas state Senate District 7, according to a release on the Duggar family’s official Facebook page.

“Jim Bob’s announcement comes six months after son Josh Duggar was indicted for receiving and possessing child pornography.” – Jim Bob Duggar announces run for Arkansas State Senate.

Former #CountingOn star Jim Bob Duggar announces he’s running for Arkansas State Senator; gets absolutely SLAMMED due to son Josh’s upcoming child sex abuse trial: “Maybe focus on your own family!”

What people are saying?

Suzanne Salty I am slackjawed by Jim Bob Duggar’s announcement that he is running for political office mere days before his son’s trial for child pron happens. How is it possible to be that completely devoid of normal appropriate behavior??

Ashley Simmons Jim Bob Duggar has announced his run for state senate. I’m sorry did we forget that he is actively trying to get his precious first born off of prison time for internet child SA??