Florida Democratic Party Calls For Rep. Trey Radel’s Resignation

In a photo taken Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Capitol in Washington, Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, a freshman Republican from Florida, joins Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, and GOP leaders at a news conference... In a photo taken Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at the Capitol in Washington, Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel, a freshman Republican from Florida, joins Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, and GOP leaders at a news conference following a GOP strategy session. MORE LESS
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The Florida Democratic Party called for Rep. Trey Radel (R-FL) to resign Wednesday after the congressman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of cocaine.

“Congressman Trey Radel’s conduct is an embarrassment to his district and to the state of Florida,” Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Scott Arceneaux said in a statement.”The issues facing Florida and our country are too serious. Congressman Radel should resign immediately and allow the voters of Florida’s 19th Congressional District to elect a Representative that is able to effectively and honorably serve them.” 

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