Minn. Lawmaker Arrested, Charged

AP via SFGate ^ | 5/22/7 | BRIAN BAKST

[Beagle8U]

See post #13

[miliantnutcase]

"Just hours after a drunken spending spree the Governor Pawlenty(RINO) is supposed better veto."

[maggief]

Dear Senator Pogemiller,

It is with deep regret that I am writing to inform that I was arrested last night in South St. Paul. As you know, having just finished a long and stressful legislative session, we all left the Capitol experiencing a mixture of euphoria and exhaustion. Following adjournment I left the Capitol to attend a celebratory gathering with our peers. Unfortunately, the culmination of all this kept me from using my better judgment and resulted in my arrest.

I want you and all of my legislative colleagues to know that I plan to be accountable for my actions. I also plan to seek a professional evaluation and am committed to following through on their recommendations. Once again, I am truly sorry for my lapse in judgment.

Sincerely,

Jim Metzen

Senator for District 39

http://www.startribune.com/587/story/1200343.html

[Son House]

Couldn’t have said it better myself, since Pawlenty gave in to
Democrat Health Care, I think he will go along with the rest if
Democrats win the house and senate again next term, only a matter of time.

[SmithL]

An apology and rehab. That’s how it’s done.

[Lijahsbubbe]

The local news in Minneapolis did a piece last year or the year before on legislators drinking at the capitol during session. Guess that didn't stop them, they're so arrogant.

No wonder they get so loosey goosey with our money. The drunks. And to think they had the nerve to pass a state no-smoking bill. Truly elitists.

[Lijahsbubbe]

I’ll just bet he had all or most of his drinks right in the Capital bldg.

[Liberty Valance]

Culture of corruption.

[toast]

Following adjournment I left the Capitol to attend a celebratory gathering with our peers.

In other words, "I know a bunch of other guys drove drunk that night besides me. You better not make an example out of me."

[Lijahsbubbe]

http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/

Metzen has drawn previous attention over alcohol. In 2004, KMSP-TV, Channel 9, aired a hidden-camera report on drinking at the Capitol. At one point, a DFL House member and lobbyists were captured on film drinking in Metzen’s office. The report never showed Metzen with a drink.” Source: Star Tribune, May 22, 2007

[MonicaG]

Dude, he’s going to rehab.

[grey_whiskers]

Maybe they'll let Jim Klobuchar write the lead story...?

[NaughtiusMaximus]

And to think they had the nerve to pass a state no-smoking bill. Truly elitists.

Probably excused their own private club like their cohorts in D.C. Typical.

[MagnoliaMS]

Now that’s funny.

[akorahil]

He must have been driving on Concord - That street is such a speed/DUI trap. I have almost never been on that road and NOT seen a police cruiser or three.

[Egon]

He must have been driving on Concord - That street is such a speed/DUI trap. I have almost never been on that road and NOT seen a police cruiser or three.

People in a hurry to get to/away from the King of Diamonds?

[N. Theknow]

You are very close but please add “Conservative Republican at least twice and Member of Right Wing Coalition once. Maybe mention he is the head of the Conservative Family Values Org. also.

And should also mention he was drunk because he was grieving the death of Jerry Falwell.

[akorahil]

Well, that and there are no small amount of bars on Concord. Whenever I leave my buddy’s house (which is oddly near the KoD...) weekend nights, I keep count for fun.
ten before hitting the interstate.

[Holicheese]

Nice touch!

[LIConFem]

No need for the cuffs, ocifer, just bring me straight to rehab.

*hic*