Florida Congressman (R) charged with cocaine possession

[cali]

Florida congressman Henry “Trey” Radel has been charged with cocaine possession and faces arraignment Wednesday in Washington, officials said.

In a statement expressing regret, the 37-year-old Republican freshman lawmaker said Tuesday he struggles with alcoholism and intends to seek treatment and counseling.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/florida-congressman-charged-cocaine-possession-article-1.1522563#ixzz2lBDJjy1k

[kydo]

1. and he will be resigning ... when?

Probably never ....

This is from the Miami Herald...

If Radel had been arrested in his home state for cocaine possession, he would have faced far more serious consequences than in Washington. The crime is a felony in Florida, where Radel would have lost his voting and other civil rights had he been convicted in state court.

Another contrast between D.C. and Florida: If the congressman had been a state worker, he would face termination under Gov. Rick Scott, who wants to drug test state employees.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/19/3765335/tea-party-rep-trey-radel-busted.html

[napkinz]

2. another case of GOP hypocrisy, big time!

Have they no shame!