Mark Souder set to resign

[level.eleven]

Here is a video of Souder promoting abstinence only programs.

Bonus: The lady in the video conducting the interview is the lady he was having sex with. Considering he isn't the most handsome of guys, I think he did an alright job here.

YouTube - A Congressional Hearing on Abstinence Education

 

[Expat]

She is definitely better looking than he is but he has the whole Congressional power thing going.

I sent an email to my county chairman asking that they try to secure a good conservative for the spot. He and I already had some contentious exchanges over Coats so he may be filtering my email address

 

[Bigum1969]

I personally don't care what he does with his personal life. But in this case, his actions were totally incongruent with what he preached and promoted. If you are going to stand up on a mantle and scream family values, you best practice them at home.

 

[Libertarian01]

CarmelHP,

I stand corrected.

I was thinking about a seat that was left empty after the primary or convention.

Good catch. Thanks.

Regards,

Doug

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Do you think Marlin Stutzman may try to run for his seat????

 

[photoshooter]

Lots of folks are suggesting that. I'd like to see him in the race.

Fuzzy Conservative: Will Marlin Run?

 

[wetidlerjr]

Go here: Mark Souder: Would he have resigned if he were a Democrat? - CSMonitor.com

 

[CarmelHP]

Since Souder is resigning his seat, not merely withdrawing as a candidate for re-election, the governor intends to call a special election for a replacement to serve out the term (ending January 3, 2011). This will likely take place in July as at least 60 days is needed prior to the election.

 

[IrishSon of Liberty]

On a personal note, I feel as though this couldn't have happened to a more deserving person. His family is now unfortunately tied to this, but Mark deserves everything that's headed his way. I hope the community of Grabill shuns him as well.

A couple of points;

Marks comments about the poison of Washington being the root. More lip service from a politician. If the Washington poison caused the problem, then why did this 2 year affair occur with a staffer in/from Ft. Wayne?

Then, after his best Jimmy Swaggart impression, and his full admission of his actions; Mark states that he would have been cleared of any chargeable offenses. Hello? Am I the only one that heard that part? Or is that just the type of connections you gain after voting pro-UAW on the bailouts and Cash for Clunkers? Is he now mob connected to the point where he can fully admit fault, and yet also claim to be completely void of fault and/or wrong doing?

I look forward to watching how this will proceed, but I have very little faith in the party, and even less faith that they'll actually pick a true conservative that will represent the people of the 3rd District.

 

[T-rav]

Well maybe we will see Troyer back at it. As long as Big Bucks Bob doesnt show up!

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

all the morning news is calling Marlin the best person to replace Souder.

So we vote for Marlin in July and then again in November. Go take a peak at Marlin's fb page, he's getting a lot of positive support for something that hasn't even been mentioned by him yet.

 

[garlic_b]

Some folks have a strange definition of family values.

But a wonderful definition of irony!

I like how he did an abstinence PSA with the staffer he had the affair with. FT-ironic-W

 

[woodchuck4950]

Here is a video of Souder promoting abstinence only programs.

Bonus: The lady in the video conducting the interview is the lady he was having sex with. Considering he isn't the most handsome of guys, I think he did an alright job here.

YouTube - A Congressional Hearing on Abstinence Education

Yup, FWIW, I'm glad that it's at least with a semi-hot gal. My question is why couldn't it have Dan Burton instead?