{"id":28301,"date":"2013-11-22T15:37:06","date_gmt":"2013-11-22T20:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/?p=28301"},"modified":"2013-11-22T15:37:06","modified_gmt":"2013-11-22T20:37:06","slug":"radel-bounce-back-or-resign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelehighacresgazette.com\/news\/2013\/11\/radel-bounce-back-or-resign\/","title":{"rendered":"Radel Bounce Back or Resign?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trey Radel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rep. Trey Radel is almost halfway through his two-year term in Congress.\u00a0 As of Wednesday, he said he does not have plans to step down in the wake of his drug charge.<\/p>\n

While some politicians embroiled in scandal, are forced to end their careers on a low note, others are able to bounce back.<\/p>\n

Holly Boldrin, a public relations expert in Fort Myers who handles crisis management, says Radel has a chance at restoring his trust with constituents.<\/p>\n

But Radel\u2019s district is heavily Republican and leans Republican which could combined cause voters to put aside their problems with this thing that he’s done.<\/p>\n

As Radel is in rehab former challengers are lining up as Indians waiting for the kill.<\/p>\n

According to published reports, Former Punta Gorda state Rep. Paige Kreegel, a Republican doctor who ran in a crowded 2012 primary won by Trey Radel, said he might challenge the congressman again after the political newcomer was busted in Washington for cocaine possession.<\/p>\n

“He either has to have the decency to leave office or he’ll have to wait until the voters throw him out,” Kreegel said.<\/p>\n

Does that mean you’d run?<\/p>\n

“I’m not opposed to it,” Kreegel said. “But it’s early.”<\/p>\n

Speaker Boehner issued a statement dismissing\u00a0Radel\u2019s troubles as\u00a0\u201d\u00a0 a matter for the courts, his family, and his constituency.\u201d Not so. He should be pressured to resign his seat.<\/p>\n

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a complaint Thursday with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Radel \u201cfor conduct that reflects discreditably upon the House following his conviction of a drug charge.\u201d Read complaint Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So should Radel resign or will he bounce back?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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