This. Is. B.S.
“Elected officials must keep the highest ethical standards in order to maintain the public trust. From what I have seen of published news accounts containing emails and admissions, it appears that Delegate Hamilton has violated the public trust. Based on this public information it would be in the best interests of his constituents for him to step down (em. added), but if he believes that the due process of a full inquiry by the House Ethics Advisory Panel will clear his name, he should have a full opportunity to present his case. Any such inquiry should be commenced immediately and conducted expeditiously.”
-Bob McDonnell
If Hamilton “believes” that he deserves due process? Of course he should be afforded due process!
What the heck is going on with the GOP leaders? What sort of political winds are they succumbing to? What principles are they abiding by?
Based on “news accounts” they’re willing to hang the guy? I thought McDonnell, as the state’s number one attorney for the past four years, was all for the protection of a person’s right to have their fair hearing?
Are we now guilty until proven innocent? I guess in the court of public opinion – or at least political opinion – you are.
Everyone is due a mistake every now and then…for me, McDonnell, Bolling and Mullins just made theirs.
Very disappointing.
Hey, Del. Hamilton, FYI: That bus that just ran you over had a McDonnell-Bolling bumper sticker.
Oh…and thank God for Sen. Ken Cuccinelli who hasn’t joined in on this reckless behavior. At least the person running for AG understands due process.
