Herschel Walker gets roasted after claiming gas-guzzling cars have ‘good emissions’

Former NFL running back Herschel Walker and his bid for the Georgia Senate seat continues. The Senate race between Walker and incumbent Raphael Warnock came down to under 40,000 votes, with the latter in the lead. In this case, Georgia law requires a run-off election.The two are continuing to campaign and try and convince undecided voters who may have voted for a third party to vote for them this time around. Walker was campaigning earlier this week and spoke at an event where he discussed the 'green agenda' and his stance on saving the environment.He said that the United States wasn't ready for a plan like that. The former NFL professional suggested that everyone keep their &quot;gas-guzzling cars,&quot; claiming that those actually have better emissions than the more fuel-efficient vehicles.&quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now. What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;Social media went abuzz as many were quick to note that this was just the latest bizarre statement that the former NFL running back has made. Others questioned why he is even still a contender in this Senate race when he makes these types of comments.you@MissZindziAt this point, trotting him out like this is just racism It's like having a racist caricature ventriloquist dummy twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;11432Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CAt this point, trotting him out like this is just racism It's like having a racist caricature ventriloquist dummy twitter.com/therecount/sta…Andy Cohen ☮️@AC_Californian@therecount Georgia is getting millions of dollars in investment in electric car battery factories and good paying jobs thanks to Senators Warnock and Ossoff. Herschel Walker doesn’t want that for Georgia.1636280@therecount Georgia is getting millions of dollars in investment in electric car battery factories and good paying jobs thanks to Senators Warnock and Ossoff. Herschel Walker doesn’t want that for Georgia.Truth Seeker@wmarsicanoGEORGIA, are you hearing what this idiot is saying?? twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;66962468Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CGEORGIA, are you hearing what this idiot is saying?? twitter.com/therecount/sta…_⏳Loading...🤦🏾&zwj;♂️@0_oBrBPain. twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;66962468Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CPain. twitter.com/therecount/sta…Elisa-Donate $8 to Raphael Warnock 🌊💪@senseidaiHow TF are people voting for this mass of dead brain cells? Even he has no idea what he’s trying to say. Georgia: Do NOT send him to Congress. He’s won’t be working for you. He’ll do what Mitch McConnell tells him to do. Vote @SenatorWarnock #DemVoice1 #BlueVoices twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;10582Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CHow TF are people voting for this mass of dead brain cells? Even he has no idea what he’s trying to say. Georgia: Do NOT send him to Congress. He’s won’t be working for you. He’ll do what Mitch McConnell tells him to do. Vote @SenatorWarnock #DemVoice1 #BlueVoices twitter.com/therecount/sta…Bill Hughes 🎃🍁🍂@TheRealBHughIf only we was ready to ditch them good emissions under the cars. A truly brilliant mind for policy. twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;66962468Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CIf only we was ready to ditch them good emissions under the cars. A truly brilliant mind for policy. twitter.com/therecount/sta…Scott Almand@ScottAlmand🤦🏻&zwj;♂️ twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;66962468Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8C🤦🏻&zwj;♂️ twitter.com/therecount/sta…6Lombardis #BLM@stevemarascoI mean, come on Georgia twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;42Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CI mean, come on Georgia twitter.com/therecount/sta…Duane Smith@duane964What the hell? Walker got 1,906,643 votes which tells us that the school system in Georgia has failed at least 1,906,643 people.Herschel Walker is a complete idiot. twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;42Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8CWhat the hell? Walker got 1,906,643 votes which tells us that the school system in Georgia has failed at least 1,906,643 people.Herschel Walker is a complete idiot. twitter.com/therecount/sta…Donna🦋👩&zwj;🎨 #Resister@donnasfineart🤔 Ahhhh..W.T.F. Is #HerschelWalker saying?! I have ZERO clue?Walker didn’t get the memo that during the debate he didn’t make sense, &amp; continues his illiterate nonsense on a daily basis!#WarnockForGeorgia is the ONLY WAY for us &amp; GA sanity!#DemVoice1 #BlueTsunami2022 twitter.com/therecount/sta…The Recount@therecountGeorgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot;3431Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R): &quot;If we was ready for the green agenda, I'd raise my hand right now. But we're not ready right now ... What we need to do is keep having those gas-guzzling cars, 'cause we got the good emissions under those cars.&quot; https://t.co/KwEIEpdg8C🤔 Ahhhh..W.T.F. Is #HerschelWalker saying?! I have ZERO clue?Walker didn’t get the memo that during the debate he didn’t make sense, &amp; continues his illiterate nonsense on a daily basis!#WarnockForGeorgia is the ONLY WAY for us &amp; GA sanity!#DemVoice1 #BlueTsunami2022 twitter.com/therecount/sta…What is Herschel Walker's net worth?Before his run for the United States Senate seat from Georgia, Herschel Walker made a career as a running back in the National Football League. After playing in the USFL, he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. His contract was for five years and was worth $5 million. He also received a $1.4 million signing bonus at the time.In his 16 years playing in the National Football League, Walker earned approximately $15 million. This figure seems extremely low compared to today's record-breaking NFL contracts that are being signed.Mike Leslie@MikeLeslieWFAAThe first time the Cowboys played the Packers at Lambeau Field after Jerry Jones bought the team was October of 1989.Jones joined the CBS broadcast crew in the booth in the 1st qtr to address rumors that Herschel Walker would be traded.4 days later, he was traded to Minnesota1910The first time the Cowboys played the Packers at Lambeau Field after Jerry Jones bought the team was October of 1989.Jones joined the CBS broadcast crew in the booth in the 1st qtr to address rumors that Herschel Walker would be traded.4 days later, he was traded to Minnesota https://t.co/zzG2dAFREOBefore running for Senate, the former NFL running back had listed that his net worth is an estimated $30 million. After his NFL career, he apparently made a career of speaking at various events and engagements where he was paid quite well for his time.There aren't any other known business ventures that the former running back has invested in or worked for since his NFL career.If Herschel Walker does win the US Senate seat from Georgia, he would be paid approximately $174,000 per year.