Eugene Rutherford
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Eugene Pierre Jean Rutherford (b. April 23, 1960) is a American politician, the leader of the Constitution Party, a right-wing populist group. A former Conservative Governor of Acadia, Rutherford served in as a Representative since 2013.
Several media outlets have referred to Rutherford as as 'American Juncker'. Rutherford has embraced the comparison.
Early Life
Political Career
Governer
Senate career
Political views
Abortion
Climate change
Foreign policy
GLBT issues
Media
Taxation
Controversies
Comments about Islam
Sexual harassment allegations
Comments on women
Ties to far-right groups
Ties to pro-Russian and pro-Chinese groups
Personal life
Rutherford married Annada Walker in 1987. The couple have ten children, instead seven adult children. Rutherford is a practicing Protestant, a Hughneont, the only Jewish person to have led a Scoitan government. He regularly quotes Biblical scripture in his speeches and social media, and has stated his faith has given him 'clarity' on his politics.