Sources: Gov. Robert Bentley to resign today - UPDATE: He gone!

[blogslut]

Last edited Mon Apr 10, 2017, 06:22 PM - Edit history (1)

http://whnt.com/2017/04/10/sources-gov-robert-bentley-to-resign-today/

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple sources have confirmed to WHNT News 19 that Governor Robert Bentley will resign today, the same day a House committee began impeachment hearings.

Earlier today, we reported Bentley’s office was in negotiations to set specific terms of him stepping down.

Kay Ivey is the state’s Lieutenant Governor and would be sworn in to replace Bentley.

There has been a whirlwind of activity about Gov. Bentley in the last several days. Friday, he stood on the steps of the Capitol and said he would not resign, but apologized for failing in his personal life...

UPDATE MOAR LINKS:

http://www.al.com/news/montgomery/index.ssf/2017/04/alabama_gov_robert_bentley.html#incart_breaking

Lawyers for Gov. Robert Bentley spent much of the day negotiating with prosecutors, and sources said the governor will step down this afternoon.

The governor was scheduled to meet with his staff before any announcement is made. According to the Associated Press, a person who has spoken to Bentley says the governor is in good spirits over the decision to step down.

Prosecutors with the Alabama Attorney General's office filed documents in Montgomery County Circuit Court, but the clerk would not immediately release them.

It is believed Bentley will plead guilty to lesser charges and resign to avoid stiffer penalties...

http://www.wbrc.com/story/35112124/sources-agreement-for-bentleys-resignation-reached
http://www.wvtm13.com/article/impeachment-hearings-gov-bentley-not-personally-involved-in-resign-talks/9254844

ooh! Live coverage:
http://www.wsfa.com/story/35114684/associated-press-gov-bentley-plans-to-resign-were-live-on-air-and-in-the-app-with-the-latest

https://livestream.com/accounts/11981705/events/3781812

[IdiotsforPalin]

1. Really.....

I read that he had received god's forgiveness and everything was peachy.......

[jmowreader]

17. To paraphrase my county's head bailiff...

"God's not worried about campaign finance violations. I am."

To see P. Barnes in action...

The good part starts at 2:08.

[malaise]

2. Now for an appointment with the Con

[blogslut]

3. kick

Because I mean, come on.

[mikeysnot]

4. Don't worry about him

he will be elected to the Senate!

[old guy]

5. I didn't do anything wrong. It's a witch hunt!

I can't do the peoples work so I'm going to resign for the states welfare. Pray for me. (Sheds a tear or two).

[yallerdawg]

6. Kay Ivey will be great.

She bankrupted the pre-pay college tuition state program. Gave us a Rick Perry "Oops" excuse on how their investments didn't pan out - like investments sometimes don't do.

But the voters picked her for Lt. Gov. and now she is gonna be the Big Boss.

The Alabama Democratic Party is in such a shambles - nothing to bump, no advantage from Republican misery - just more Republicans lined up to take their place.

[blogslut]

9. I don't know anything about her.

Just learning about her from this news feed. From their summary she's GOP/Conservative all the way. I am sorry. As a Texan, I understand living amongst omnipresent wingnuttery.

[Warpy]

7. I know some nice people in Alabama

so for their sake, I hope this is true. Bentley has been terrible for everyone.

[dixiegrrrrl]

10. I am hoping there will be a push for Don Siegleman

to return to politics but I could understand if he wants to avoid politics altogether.

If there is a strong Dem wave between now and the 2018 elections, maybe he will re-think.
Alabama is basically a Dem. free political nightmare.

[sarah FAILIN]

18. I don't think he can

I don't even know if he can vote to be honest. I liked him. Probably why Rove went after him. He held every office he tried to get.

[blogslut]

8. Bentley at the courthouse, being charged/fingerprinted

...for misdemeanor crimes, according to WSFA live stream.

Resignation expected to happen 5PM CST.

[blogslut]

11. Here's the Mugshot!

Link to tweet

WSFA 12 News?Verified account @wsfa12news 3 minutes ago

BREAKING: Gov. Robert Bentley's mugshot.

[NurseJackie]

14. He looks like a horror movie actor from the 1940's

[yallerdawg]

19. You know why he looks familiar?

[barbtries]

12. when i think about what the republicans in Alabama

put Don Siegelman through...makes me want to scream. this guy will be embarrassed and that will be his punishment for what he put the state through.

[blogslut]

13. Here we go!

Theere's a live link in my OP. Robery Bentley is in front of the podium to resign.

[blogslut]

15. Man, this fucking guy.

"I made mistakes. I pray to jebus all the time. I did lots of cool stuff. I'm going on to do great things elsewhere."

Not humble at all. Dude is just saving his ass from jail.

[malaise]

16. A nice report for the background story

http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/4/10/15243350/alabama-governor-robert-bentley-scandal

ReTHUGs have all the luck

[rawhideal]

20. New Governor

Things want get any better. This state is full of dumbass people.

[yallerdawg]

21. Now, here in Alabama, we really do get to pick the lesser of two or three evils.

Our Republican primaries allow crossover voting, so I'll proudly tell you I thought Bentley was "the best Republican" on the ballot, and voted for him in the primary!

Our Democrats Sparks and Griffith for governor were easily beaten, so the Republican primaries were the races that counted.

Hot damn - I was right!!!

Deep down, Bentley was alright. Six feet down!