Embattled Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) announced on Monday that he will change his plea to “guilty” in his campaign finance fraud case on Tuesday.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1265888
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1265888
It is unclear if Hunter has plans to resign from his seat.
Isn’t it the usual practice to trade resigning for a reduced sentence (or in this case, reduced charges)?
Regardless, effectively an open seat in 2020.
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Hunter’s concern for his kids is truly laudable. I’m sure that engaging in acts of public corruption and throwing their mother under the bus to save himself have had a beneficial effect on his children.
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I read that the resignation is usually part of the plea deal package.
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Only 1 count? That’s pretty light considering all the information that has come out.
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Hunter: “I’m guilty, but my wife made me do it”
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I’m going to get up early tomorrow morning to get in line to see this in person.
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Resign?
Pulease! He won’t do it because…because of the kids! All three of them!
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Duncan, your district deserves better. Resign.
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The congressman admitted he “did make mistakes.”
Embezzling $250,000 is one hell of a “mistake”.
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Well, a Republican who can actually see reality. The man is a fool and now he will be a convicted fool. When his wife is done with him…he tried to throw her under the bus…I’m hoping he’ll have little to nothing left. Just a terrible man getting his just deserts. Here’s hoping we never have to hear about him ever again.
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…and after Hunca Dunter resigns, california will be down to just 6 GOP congresscritters, from 53 districts. They could caucus at a card table.
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Hunter: “And I’m using my children to deflect attention from how stupid I was to use campaign funds for my various affairs.”
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Last I heard he and his wife were fighting because he was eager to throw her under the bus. How did that work out?
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“I’m guilty, but my wife made me do it”
I was putty in her hands. I am a weak man.
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In the interest of conservative family values, Duncan should dunk his wife under the bus again.
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Yet another episode of “Republican Profiles in Courage.” He did it for his kids, doncha know. What a terrific role model.
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Somehow, I get the sense that that is likely the true reason to avoid a public trial, for the kids.
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mistakes
Crimes.
$250,000 is not a mistake.
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