Should Phil Hamilton Resign?
August 25, 2009 by Cato
Filed under Republican Campaigns, Virginia, Virginia Politics
That’s up to Del. Phil Hamilton (R – Newport News). Until the House Ethics Committee completes its investigation and makes its recommendations, the ball is entirely in Phil’s court. However, GOP candidates Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling (along with RPV chair Pat Mullins) should exercise better judgment and keep their collective mouths shut on this issue.
Jim Hoeft and the other guys at Bearing Drift are correct. McDonnell, Bolling and Mullins are choosing politics over principle; and for the life of me, I can’t understand why. Speaker William Howell (R – Stafford) has already announced that there will be a full inquiry. The campaigns of their respective opponents are imploding. What’s the upside Bob? Bill? Pat? I certainly don’t recall any of you screaming for Mark Earley’s resignation when he was AG.
For purposes of disclosure, this matter hits me hard. Phil Hamilton is a friend. I’ve known him almost as long as I’ve known my wife. In fact, it was Michelle who introduced me to Phil and encouraged me to play a role in Phil securing his first nomination in 1988. Phil has served the citizens of the 93rd District since he was elected in a special election that year. He was never conservative enough for some. He was never partisan enough for some. Serving ALL of his constituents has been his priority since the day he was elected.
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