Republican Leadership In Denial About Ethics
Response rejects reality that legislators face, and imperils legislators who seek to act ethically. Committee Chairwoman looking at ethics rules may have her own conflict of interest and bias.
Last week, Bismarck state representative Jason Dockter was found guilty of using his office for personal gain.
Guilty Verdict Should Act As Warning For Elected And Appointed Officials
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Yesterday, North Dakota State Representative Jason Dockter (R-Bismarck) was found guilty of using his office for personal gain. From the North Dakota Monitor: A jury found a state lawmaker guilty of violating an obscure conflict-of-interest law after a 10-hour trial Friday.
The response from Republican leadership to the verdict has been defensive and in denial. Specifically the response from Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor has been tone-deaf and out of touch.
Lefor said he respect…
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