Discussion: Disgraced GOP Rep. Tim Murphy Will Resign From Congress

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politically live by pushing theocratic moralizing rhetoric, and die - politically - by to said theocratic moralizing rhetoric.

See-ya!

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I guess his career was aborted.

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Good riddance. I always love seeing Republican hypocrits get it shoved up their ass. Sad.

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He’ll be on Fox in 3,2,1. I wonder what led him to this – must be even worse stuff coming out – because a democratic governor will be appointing his replacement.

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I thought the seat stays open until a special election. Governors appoint Senators, but Representatives too?

Here is the answer:

Article 1 of the US constitution says:
Clause 4: Vacancies
“When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. ”

Section 2, Clause 4, provides that when vacancies occur in the House of Representatives, it is not the job of the House of Representatives to arrange for a replacement, but the job of the State whose vacant seat is up for refilling. Moreover, the State Governor may not appoint a temporary replacement, but must instead arrange for a special election to fill the vacancy. The original qualifications and procedures for holding that election are still valid.

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No, PA doesn’t have appointment for Congress. So special election it is.

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So when will trump’s mistresses come out of the woodwork and make similar claims?

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Good riddance but I never understand why guys in his position quit. He said he wasn’t running for re-election which should be good enough. It’s his job until the next election.

Hunker down and finish out your term. The damage is done.

A rubber, a rubber! My kingdom for a rubber!

What an idiot!

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Honest to God…‘ardently opposing’ but secretly using…it boggles the flippin’ MIND how they can justify such hypocrisy.

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Leaving so soon, Congressman?

I guess this means there are other mistresses in the wings who have already been forced to have abortions…or worse!

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Otoh, perhaps he can’t face the disdain from his colleagues in the House and/or he’s needed at home where the missus can keep a close eye on him and his exploits.

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I say quit, and then wait a little while and shamelessly run again! The GOP voters are such RUBES!

–Rep. Mark Sanders (R-SC)

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Yet another Family Values Hypocrite Repugnican.

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Did he have one of those press conferences where the cheated on wife stands next to him and looks absolutely humiliated?

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For all the GOP says they hate abortion, many many conservative guys have pressured lots of daughters, girlfriends, and wives to have one.

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He wants to spend more time with his family…oh, wait, he’s getting divorced.

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That’s all nice but, why is Scott DesJarlis still representing Tennessee’s 4th district after being caught doing the same thing?

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Haven’t you heard? They’re against birth control. Abstinence only is the ticket

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