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VIDEO: NH Republican State Rep Defends Child Marriage

Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans. @granitepost Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe,…


Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans.

@granitepost Comments from Republican State Rep Jess Edwards defending the ability for “ripe, fertile” 16-year-olds to get married have drawn shock and disgust by New Hampshire political followers, and come after a several recently revealed instances of indiscretions with minors by state Republicans. #NHPolitics #childbride #MarriageAge ♬ original sound – Granite Post

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