New ad highlights Neil Parrott’s dangerous record from the perspective of a domestic abuse advocate, and emphasizes his threat to women in Congress
Ad to air district-wide
For Immediate Release:
September 20, 2024
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Gaithersburg, MD – Today, the April McClain Delaney for Congress campaign released a new TV ad, “That’s Wrong,” highlighting Neil Parrott’s troubling record of voting against common sense protections for domestic abuse and sexual assault survivors – a record that underscores Parrott’s disregard for the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable in our community.
“Domestic violence is not just a deeply personal issue—it’s a matter of life and death for countless women, children, and families. In Congress, I will not only support the Violence Against Women Act but also work to strengthen and expand this critical legislation, ensuring comprehensive protections and resources for survivors, and holding abusers accountable,” said April McClain Delaney.
The ad, which comes from the perspective of Megan LeRoux, a domestic violence advocate from Frederick’s Heartly House, highlights the real threat posed by domestic violence, and underscores the danger Neil Parrott would present to victims if elected to Congress.
“Neil Parrott has consistently stood on the wrong side of critical issues, and his opposition to legislation protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault makes that clearer than ever,” said April McClain Delaney.
Transcript:
Megan LeRoux, Domestic Violence Advocate:
Victims of domestic violence come to our shelter for their safety and the safety of their children.
VO:
Domestic violence is real. And it’s a crime.
But Neil Parrott was one of just four who voted for weaker domestic violence laws.
Neil Parrott:
“You just pat them in the wrong way, they take it sexually inappropriately. That’s marriage.”
VO:
Both parties fight domestic violence, but not extremist Neil Parrott.
Megan LeRoux, Domestic Violence Advocate:
Neil Parrott’s words and votes make it clear, he is not someone that women can trust.
April McClain Delaney:
I will always vote to protect women and children.
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