Political billboard goes viral on social media

A billboard quickly garnered attention on social media for its political message.

The billboard on I-40 stated, “Liberals, Please continue on I-40 until you have left our GREAT STATE OF TEXAS.”

The sign was visible near Vega, Texas, a town around 30 miles west of Amarillo. However after the photo went viral, it was taken down.

Randy Burkett, who owns Burkett Outdoor Advertising and the sign, told the Fort Worth Star Telegram that after all the backlash and media attention received, the sign would be taken down immediately. Burkett told the Star Telegram that the client who bought the advertising space would be reimbursed as well.

A GoFundMe was created by citizens who wanted a new billboard displayed. In just nine hours, the GoFundMe raised more than $2,000. In the description, the funding will contribute to a digital billboard that is displayed for four weeks and any contributions that exceed the goal will pay for a longer display.