Brian Blair, a self proclaimed conservative family values Republican was arrested this father's day for domestic violence.
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Blair, in the past, has deplored domestic violence as " an intolerable and horrible crime", in spite of unconfirmed rumours of past domestic violence.In previous elections a former girlfriend accused him of beating her but charges were dropped.
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According to reports, the eldest son came home from basketball and there was a verbal confrontation between the son and Blair. It escalated to the point where allegedly Blair punched the elder son, then turned on the younger 12 year old. Reports indicate Blair may have been drinking.
Blair was Hillsborough county commissioner (Tampa, Florida area) from 2004 until 2008 and has not taken the loss well. He has been filing suits against Democratic winner Beckner. Recently, Blair has been collecting opposition research and fueling up the Christian base with Scary emails about domestic partners legislation here
Reports say he (Blair) has been "under stress" since his loss, but there are better ways of relieving stress than drinking and smacking your family around.
Family values my ass.