Ricketts, Hadley say Kintner cybersex scandal deepens citizens' distrust of government
Source: Omaha World Herald
By Emily Nohr
LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts and Speaker of the Legislature Galen Hadley on Wednesday renewed their calls for State Sen. Bill Kintner to resign, saying he should consider petitioning his name onto the November ballot for re-election to let his constituents decide his fate.
In a letter to Kintner, the governor and Hadley wrote that Kintner’s misconduct has violated the trust voters placed in him, and that his cybersex scandal continues to be a distraction for those who serve Nebraska taxpayers and residents.
“Americans have an increasingly poor view of government and those who represent them, and situations like this only serve to further undermine our republic by deepening that distrust,” they wrote. “We encourage you to show your commitment to your constituents and the voters of Cass, Otoe and Sarpy Counties by tendering your resignation immediately.”
Kintner declined to comment on the letter. He has previously said he will not resign, noting that he is “being obedient to God’s decision.”
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