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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNewly-Elected Georgia Rep Steps Down After Drug Arrest
Republican Danny Rampey was arrested last month after investigators said he stole prescription narcotics at the retirement complex he manages.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/danny-rampey-georgia-rep-drug-arrest_n_63b1e981e4b0fe267ca9df48
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Newly-Elected Georgia Rep Steps Down After Drug Arrest (Original Post)
Person of Interest
Jan 2023
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Cha
(297,323 posts)1. Thanks.. too bad it's not the US
House!
orleans
(34,060 posts)15. that's what i was hoping/wondering when i read the op
you answered my question.
damn.
too bad is right.
BOSSHOG
(37,070 posts)2. What he is accused of doing sounds downright republicanish
Topped off with a spritz of conservative values. Somethings not right here. Why would such a valued member of the gop team resign?
Permanut
(5,613 posts)3. No worries for Mr. Rampey..
There will be a spot for him in the administration when Mango Mussolini is restored to his rightful place in the White House.
SouthernDem4ever
(6,617 posts)4. They are always looking for a few good crooks
Response to Permanut (Reply #3)
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keithbvadu2
(36,829 posts)5. RINO of course... he resigned.
question everything
(47,487 posts)6. And... Mr. Santos, observe and learn
iemanja
(53,035 posts)7. Republicans sure know how to pick 'em.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(7,975 posts)16. ha ha...they sure do
peppertree
(21,639 posts)8. A Gung-Ho War-on-Drugger, no doubt
crickets
(25,981 posts)10. 1. Because of course Repubs stand on principle when there are no real political consequences.
Republican leaders were pressuring Rampey to step aside before new legislators are sworn in on Jan. 9 because the special election to fill the seat would only be for Republicans since Rampey didnt have a Democratic opponent in Novembers election.
2. Never let a Repub run unopposed.
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,356 posts)18. They prefer Gangsters who don't get caught.
TexasTowelie
(112,252 posts)11. Excerpt from the article for those that don't want to click on the link:
WINDER, Ga. (AP) A Republican arrested after winning his race for a seat in the Georgia House has decided to step aside instead of facing a possible suspension as soon as he was sworn into office later this month,
The decision by Danny Rampey means a special election will be held on Jan. 31 to choose the new representative for the House seat based around Winder, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Rampey, 67, was arrested last month after investigators said he stole prescription narcotics at the retirement complex he manages.
Republican leaders were pressuring Rampey to step aside before new legislators are sworn in on Jan. 9 because the special election to fill the seat would only be for Republicans since Rampey didnt have a Democratic opponent in Novembers election.
The decision by Danny Rampey means a special election will be held on Jan. 31 to choose the new representative for the House seat based around Winder, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Rampey, 67, was arrested last month after investigators said he stole prescription narcotics at the retirement complex he manages.
Republican leaders were pressuring Rampey to step aside before new legislators are sworn in on Jan. 9 because the special election to fill the seat would only be for Republicans since Rampey didnt have a Democratic opponent in Novembers election.
The Jungle 1
(4,552 posts)12. Here is the putrid part.
He won't get any time. He will do no TIME in jail.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)13. Haha
FakeNoose
(32,645 posts)14. Something tells me it's not the first time either
DemocraticPatriot
(4,372 posts)17. He didn't care enough about
MAGA ????