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Democratic rep says fake resignation letter citing personal scandal was 'completely untrue'
The Hill ^ | July 29, 2019

Posted on 07/30/2019 8:46:53 AM PDT by SMGFan

Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) said Monday that a letter announcing his resignation that appeared to be from him is “completely untrue,” NorthJersey.com reports.

"This disgusting smear campaign is a violation of federal law and is being criminally investigated by the U.S. Capitol Police," he said. "I am confident that they will quickly identify and pursue charges against the perpetrators responsible for this crime."

The letter, dated July 29, appears to be on official congressional letterhead and falsely claims that Gottheimer had a sexual relationship with one of his staffers, the outlet reports. It’s unclear how many officials received it.

The signature on the letter reportedly doesn’t match those on Gottheimer’s previous letters released by his office.

It follows another letter sent in the past week that claimed to be from one of his staff members.

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: gottheimer; joshgottheimer
There is always a first of anything.

New idea? Be sure it is legal!

1 posted on 07/30/2019 8:46:53 AM PDT by SMGFan
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To: SMGFan

Can he prove he didn’t have sexual relations with a staff member? That is the standard they apply to Trump.


2 posted on 07/30/2019 8:53:40 AM PDT by alternatives? (Why have an army if there are no borders?)
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To: SMGFan

He needs to stay resigned because his innocence is not conclusively determined.


3 posted on 07/30/2019 8:57:48 AM PDT by conservative98
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To: alternatives?
Can he prove he didn’t have sexual relations with a staff member?

Show us her picture and we will tell you "guilty" or "not guilty".

4 posted on 07/30/2019 8:58:30 AM PDT by Rapscallion (If they are not for Trump, they are against him. Fire them.)
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To: SMGFan

Nice troll of an elected official. Nice but illegal.


5 posted on 07/30/2019 8:59:41 AM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: Rapscallion
Show us her picture and we will tell you "guilty" or "not guilty".

Indeed. It's a proven method, better than a lie-detector that FR endorses. Plus it's as valid as anything else the donkeys use. /s

6 posted on 07/30/2019 9:03:07 AM PDT by Drango (A liberal's compassion is limited only by the size of someone else's wallet.)
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To: alternatives?

“Can he prove he didn’t have sexual relations with a staff member? That is the standard they apply to Trump.”

His wife probably did it as she wants a divorce.


7 posted on 07/30/2019 9:07:03 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings)
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To: Rapscallion
Can he prove he didn’t have sexual relations with a staff member?
Show us her picture and we will tell you "guilty" or "not guilty".

So?....so he's a sucker for girls with big noses.

8 posted on 07/30/2019 9:25:55 AM PDT by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. conclusive)
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Show us her picture and...

Don't forget he's a Democrat.

Show us his/her/its picture and...

9 posted on 07/30/2019 9:30:01 AM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: 17th Miss Regt

BOL......


10 posted on 07/30/2019 9:31:43 AM PDT by Liz (Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use. conclusive)
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To: SMGFan
When I was an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz 50 years ago, a group of students put out a fake but totally official-looking routine newsletter to parents about various campus matters. It ended with Chancellor Dean McHenry resigning on principal in protest against Governor Ronald Reagan's anti-UC policies and statements.

Chancellor McHenry learned of this when parents of students began calling to congratulate him.

11 posted on 07/30/2019 10:48:04 AM PDT by Thud
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To: alternatives?

He has not been exonerated of the charges...


12 posted on 07/30/2019 1:21:50 PM PDT by kiryandil (The Media & the DNC tells you who you're gonna vote for. We CHOSE Trump.)
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