Katie Hill resigning from office

[Stranger in a strange land]

Hopefully her district sees the light and votes out her decadent and degenerate party in the special election.

(Insert sounds of hysterical laughter at a member of the party of Roy Moore, David Vitter, Blake Farenthold, Mark Foley, etc. casting stones about the other party's decadence and degeneracy.)

To add to this long, long list I will point out that if you've EVER defended Donald Trump for grabbing women by the p[inks]y, you have ZERO standing to criticize Hill for anything she's done. My view on the matter is that while she's a victim of revenge porn and deserves sympathy, she displayed poor judgement by engaging in an affair with a subordinate, and therefore needs to resign.

[Calthrina950]

This thread is a good reminder of why I left here in the first place. Hence, I will say nothing more about this matter.

[Sestak]

Blue avatars are being absolutely nauseating in this thread, especially the flock of newbie fascists. Shameful to see that such a bunch of little and pathetic human beings infected this place.

What? You don't like people who have opposing political viewpoints from yours? It's very revealing that some of the "red avatars" continue to defend this vile and disgraceful woman, though her misbehavior was her undoing, and has cast her from office after less than a year.

The people I'm referring to are enthusiastic supporters of Roy Moore and Donald Trump. The only thing Hill did wrong is a relationship with a staffer, and it pales near the moral rot of these two. Seeing these small, hateful human beings gleefully talking about how happy they are she was politically and personally destroyed by her abusive husband is absolutely disgusting.

I would certainly agree that what Trump and Moore have been accused of is horrendous, and far beyond what Hill has done. But it wasn't just a relationship with a staffer. Her behavior was in clear violation of the House's ethic rules, and having relationships with subordinates in the workplace, in such a manner, is an absolute "no-no". At any rate, she will be gone, and hopefully, will be succeeded by someone of much greater moral character.

According to Hill, relationship ended well before the campaign started.

And in any case, this isn’t the reason for the resignation. She was forced to resign because of revenge porn, which is an absolutely horrifying and revolting precedent.

[Lambsbread]

Very sad to see her resign after having her name dragged through the mud, her personal life exposed, and no due process through a completed ethics committee investigation. All while the occupant of the White House has admitted to committing sexual assault, high crimes AND misdemeanors, incites white nationalist violence, and ignores the rule of law for his own personal game. Wonder what the difference between those two people is.

This thread is a good reminder of why I left here in the first place. Hence, I will say nothing more about this matter.

Why don't you just leave again then? Half of the posts I read from you are "THIS IS WHY I LEFT IN THE FIRST PLACE".

[The Dowager Mod]

So when is Duncan Hunter resigning for using campaign funds on extramarital affairs with lobbyists and congressional staff?

[Yellowhammer]

So when is Duncan Hunter resigning for using campaign funds on extramarital affairs with lobbyists and congressional staff?

Soon, hopefully.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

So when is Duncan Hunter resigning for using campaign funds on extramarital affairs with lobbyists and congressional staff?

When he's convicted no doubt, do probably pretty soon.

[Woody]

Knight considering to run again:

Former Rep. Steve Knight confirmed speculation Sunday that he would be considering a run in the expected special election for Rep. Katie Hill’s soon-to-be-vacated seat.

Knight, a Republican, said he met with several people this afternoon, shortly after it was announced that Hill was planning to resign.

When asked if he was considering a run, he replied:

“Yes, I’m absolutely considering that. Let’s say I’m more than considering that,” adding that a formal announcement would be made “very quickly.”

Source: https://scvnews.com/2019/10/27/knight-more-than-considering-run-for-hills-seat/

[RI]

The GOP needs to be able to do better than running Knight again to have a shot at winning the seat.

[Oryxslayer]

https://twitter.com/kirk_bado/status/1188836526442110984

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

https://twitter.com/kirk_bado/status/1188836526442110984

Likely D... closer to safe if she’s the nominee.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

If Jess Phoenix had ran and won, Hill's replacement would be even hotter.

Christy Smith though is actually kind of good looking, though much older:

[Skunk]

If Jess Phoenix had ran and won, Hill's replacement would be even hotter.

Christy Smith though is actually kind of good looking, though much older:

I'm glad you're focusing on what's really important.

[Sir Mohamed]

If Jess Phoenix had ran and won, Hill's replacement would be even hotter.

Christy Smith though is actually kind of good looking, though much older:

Not that attractiveness or lack there of says anything about qualifications for public office. In the end, credentials, accomplishments and personality should matter. And only these.

[Gracile]

If Jess Phoenix had ran and won, Hill's replacement would be even hotter.

Christy Smith though is actually kind of good looking, though much older:

Bold of you to turn this thread into a discussion about the "hotness" of prospective candidates in a special election to replace a representative who resigned in part due to revenge porn.

[Lambsbread]

is it really an Atlas thread without BRTD making tone deaf sexist comments?

[Landslide Lyndon]

is it really an Atlas thread without BRTD making tone deaf sexist comments?

This entire thread is irrefutable proof that sexism thrives in American politics.

[Wiz in Wis]

I just wanted to say, that as political scandals go, this is the first time where I felt 100% sympathetic to the politician.

I mean, the ethical concern with the relationship with the campaign staffer is real, but a fine or reprimand would have been sufficient. Her career was destroyed by an abusive ex.

He should go to prison, and she should run again in a couple years.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I just wanted to say, that as political scandals go, this is the first time where I felt 100% sympathetic to the politician.

I mean, the ethical concern with the relationship with the campaign staffer is real, but a fine or reprimand would have been sufficient. Her career was destroyed by an abusive ex.

He should go to prison, and she should run again in a couple years.

They both suck. He sucks for leaking the pictures obviously, she sucks for leading on a pretty vulnerable young staffer and dumping her when the relationship became inconvenient and also having unauthorized affairs.

[President Johnson]

I think the resignation is an overreaction. Even if you find the story questionable (I don't care about private stuff of politicians as long as they don't actually abuse or beat someone), it shouldn't be reason to give up a seat. Too bad!

[Tekken_Guy]

I just wanted to say, that as political scandals go, this is the first time where I felt 100% sympathetic to the politician.

I mean, the ethical concern with the relationship with the campaign staffer is real, but a fine or reprimand would have been sufficient. Her career was destroyed by an abusive ex.

He should go to prison, and she should run again in a couple years.

I believe she was forced out by Democratic leadership out of fear the seat could flip back to the GOP if she ran again.

[Lambsbread]

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[Landslide Lyndon]

[TrendsareUsuallyReal]

Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith is running. She’s the only Democrat to represent part of this seat in the legislature and probably starts as the favorite

What are the chances Kenny heslep faces charges

[Tekken_Guy]

Newsom definitely schedules for 3/3. No doubt about it

Smith should resign ASAP so the AD38 special can also be held on that day.