Republican Party Of Florida: Rep. Trey Radel Should Resign
The pressure just got ratcheted up on Florida congressman Trey Radel, who pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. Just as he nbegins a leave of absence from Congress, his home state’s party is at odds with House Republicans, whose “It’s OK if you’re a Republican” policy remains in place.
The Republican Party of Florida on Monday called for the resignation of Rep. Trey Radel (R-Fla.), who was sentenced last week for cocaine possession.
“The people of Florida’s 19th Congressional District need a Congressman who is 100 percent focused on the needs of Southwest Florida,” state GOP chairman Lenny Curry said in a statement. “Therefore, Congressman Radel should step down and focus his attention on rehabilitation and his family.”
Radel took a leave of absence and checked into a rehabilitation facility last week after he was sentenced in Washington to one year on probation for cocaine possession.
Radel, sworn into office just 10 months ago, had been celebrated as a tea party favorite. Among other things, he favored drug tests for food stamp recipients.
