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Georgia Republican quits House

Posted: Mar 3, 2010

Nathan Deal is stepping down from his elected position as a representative from Georgia. That will cause a special election ($$), let health care reform pass the house with one less vote, and let him avoid the ethics committee investigation into him.

He will be running for governor and is currently (I think) in 3rd place behind the other 2 republican contenders.

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When is Rangel going to step down? Pelosi was going to "drain the swamp." - Anon

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So how long does that take, anyway? Guess she's just another lying Democrat after all.

Actually, Rangel stepped down this morning. No news - on his replacement just yet.

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Now, what about Nathan Deal's ethic woes? No comment? I'll grab another cup and get back with your on that one in just a few.

No compete state contracts, influence peddling, and - just a pinch of GOP hypocrisy.

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Yes, indeed, this one has a familiar ring. Normally, these run-of-the-mill GOP and dem ethics stories are yawners (they seem to be par for the course), unless the violations arise to a certain level of swarm. When they serve the greater purpose of fitting into larger contemporary dialogs, the current buzz being endless Congressional GOP hypocrisy, they merit a quick look-see.

This is a good case in point. I am left wondering how the GOP mentality operates, especially with regard to their penchant for contradicting themselves for political gain, or in this case, saving oneâ��s own butt. Leaving office in such a way as to create a tiny yet significant advantage for the opposing partyâ��s controversial agenda (HCR) in the name of serving the people of Georgia seems suspect at best and begs the question of what sort of doodoo really lurks behind that closed ethics investigation. Another amusing aspect of this is how conservatives are so upset over the minus-one HCR vote requirement, despite the fact that Congressional GOP members encouraged him to challenge the governorâ��s race in order to displace another candidate who they do not favor.

Only three months ago Mr. Deal was highly critical of Karen Handel for resigning her own Secretary of State post, saying: "Nathan Deal has taken an oath to serve the people of Georgia and has a clear record of completing his terms."

Here's another explanation. By stepping down now, the nine-term incumbent effectively ends a House Ethics Committee probe of his business dealings involving a state contract in Georgia to salvage autos. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported last year that Rep. Deal and a business partner secured the contract without competing against other bidders. Later, Mr. Deal intervened with state officials to block proposed changes in the contract. By leaving office, Mr. Deal shuts down the Ethics Committee probe because it no longer has jurisdiction over him.
Mr. Deal says any insinuation that his resignation is related to the ethics probe is "absolutely not true." Rep. Phil Gingrey, a fellow Republican who represents a neighboring district, says Mr. Deal is "putting the people of Georgia first" by devoting full time to his gubernatorial campaign. How it benefits the people of Georgia now to pay for a special election to fill Mr. Deal's seat is unclear. Ditto the heightened possibility that Ms. Pelosi will be able to jam a liberal health care plan through the House.

For full story:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704548604575097603148405206.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

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