David Rivera suspends Miami campaign for Congress

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Source: Miami Herald

His reputation tainted by scandal, former Miami Congressman David Rivera vowed he would return to politics.

He did — for 72 days. On Friday, just over two months after launching a new campaign for his old seat, Rivera has called it quits, at least for now.

Rivera, who is under federal investigation in a campaign-finance scheme, said Friday he is suspending his congressional bid.

But he said it had nothing to do with the FBI probe — which he refuses to discuss — and everything to do with a ruling Thursday from a judge in Tallahassee.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/07/11/4230918/david-rivera-suspends-miami-campaign.html

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Rivera, a Republican, served one term in the FL-25 seat until 2013. Democrat Joe Garcia now serves that district. Mario Diaz-Balart served in that district for 4 terms before Rivera.

[Judi Lynn]

1. He doesn't want to be embarrassed in his own area when he is finally exposed. n/t

[El Shaman]

2. Oh,David : que pasa?

Are some of your credit cards not in order!!?? Ask yo mama !!
PENDEJO!!!!

[rpannier]

3. His reason is absurd

He claims it's because of the liberal, activist' judges ruling about the congressional district boundaries.
Yet, the ruling does not affect his district at all