Mark Souder set to resign

[JetGirl]

...Due to reports of an affair with a staffer.

Sorry, no links yet. Just got the news text alert...

 

[JetGirl]

Here's one: FOXNews.com - Exclusive: Indiana Rep. Mark Souder to Resign Amid Affair With Staffer

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

FOXNews.com - Exclusive: Indiana Rep. Mark Souder to Resign Amid Affair With Staffer

 

[JetGirl]

FOXNews.com - Exclusive: Indiana Rep. Mark Souder to Resign Amid Affair With Staffer

That looks familiar. LOL!

 

[D-Ric902]

Too bad this didn't come out before the primary.
Someone told me once that sex, drugs, or money covers about 90% of the problems and/or crimes

 

[Expat]

Does the party then just appoint someone to run in his spot? I assume so since that is what the Dems are doing for Bayh's spot. Hopefully they don't appoint the Indy car dealer that ran against Souder. We already rejected him. Marlin Stutsman lives in the district....

 

[mrjarrell]

Elected as a family values conservative as part of the Republican revolution in 1994, Souder survived a tough re-election challenge in 2008 and survived a contested primary two weeks ago.

Some folks have a strange definition of family values.

 

[SemperFiUSMC]

He should have resigned long ago. As someone who voted for him when I lived in that district, he's an embarrassment and embodies everything that's wrong with our elected leaders. I hope his replacement is less corruptable.

 

[CarmelHP]

Does the party then just appoint someone to run in his spot? I assume so since that is what the Dems are doing for Bayh's spot. Hopefully they don't appoint the Indy car dealer that ran against Souder. We already rejected him. Marlin Stutsman lives in the district....

Yes, there would have to be a caucus selection.

 

[spartan933]

Why do they always have to say, "I sinned against God." No buddy, you cheated on your wife, and remember the old saying, Hell hath no fury like woman scorned. That's completely true and accurate. Right now, you should be worried about your wife and your family, not God.

Let's just hope this staffer is hot. Ever since the Clinton fiasco, I have been disappointed with politicians that have affairs with nasty looking women. Remember Lewinsky, eeewww.

In all seriousness, I feel bad for his children. As a child of divorce myself, and assuming that his wife has enough brains to divorce him, it will make his relationship with his kids difficult for the rest of his life. Cheating is not something that is often forgiven, and with a divorce that revolves around a cheating spouse, the kids are always put in the middle. Hopefully, he can regain the trust and respect of his children.

 

[JetGirl]

I think he's seriously trying to blame it on Washington:

"In the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., any personal failing is seized upon, often twisted, for political gain,” Souder said. “I am resigning rather than put my family through that painful, drawn-out process."

 

[smoking357]

...Due to reports of an affair with a staffer.

Boy or girl?

 

[Manan]

Boy or girl?

Ouch!

Bye-Bye Mr. Souder. You deserve everything your gonna get, your family did not.

 

[Libertarian01]

Does the party then just appoint someone to run in his spot? I assume so since that is what the Dems are doing for Bayh's spot. Hopefully they don't appoint the Indy car dealer that ran against Souder. We already rejected him. Marlin Stutsman lives in the district....

To Expat (et al),

Whenever there is a slot that needs to be filled and the primary or convention is passed the Chairman of the party and the Secretary can appoint a candidate. This is done depending on the office sought. For any office that doesn't reach outside of a county the County Chair and Secretary can do the appointing. For an office like Congressman Souders it will take the State Chair and Secretary. That is it.

This has to be done by June 30th I believe (don't quote me on that.) This gives all of the county election boards time to set their machines with the right names. After whatever the date is in June the machines cannot be changed.

I wish all the best for Mr. Souder and his family. There was a time that I was very happy with him and supported him. It is truly unfortunate that he has broken his vows to his wife and God.

Regards,

Doug

 

[Lt. Commander]

Thanks Mark...!!!! (dumbass)


Scott

 

[turnandshoot4]

Wait a minute? Isn't it time to tow the party line?

 

[Joe Williams]

I think he's seriously trying to blame it on Washington:

"In the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., any personal failing is seized upon, often twisted, for political gain,” Souder said. “I am resigning rather than put my family through that painful, drawn-out process."

Then don't cheat on your wife, don't betray your children, and they won't be frigging put through that

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

He covered his not being in DC for votes by saying that he was at home with his "ill wife". He was probably home nursing a black eye of his own.

 

[Expat]

Wait a minute? Isn't it time to tow the party line?

What would that be and how would it apply at this point?

 

[CarmelHP]

To Expat (et al),

Whenever there is a slot that needs to be filled and the primary or convention is passed the Chairman of the party and the Secretary can appoint a candidate. This is done depending on the office sought. For any office that doesn't reach outside of a county the County Chair and Secretary can do the appointing. For an office like Congressman Souders it will take the State Chair and Secretary. That is it.

Wrong.

IC 3-13-1-4
United States Representatives
Sec. 4. A candidate vacancy for United States Representative shall be filled by a caucus comprised by the precinct committeemen of the political party whose precincts are within the congressional district.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.9.