From WSJopinion: George Santos effectively committed election fraud and took advantage of voters’ trust, writes Peggynoonannyc
Then his self-pity kicked in: “I’m having to admit this on national television for the whole country to see.” Then pride: “I have the courage to do so because I believe that in order to . . . be an effective member of Congress, I have to face my mistakes.” Then the self-pity returned: “I worked damn hard to work where I got my entire life. Life wasn’t easy. . . . I come from abject poverty.”
Ms. Gabbard cut him off. “This is not about the Democratic Party, though. This is about your relationships” with voters who put their faith in him. She cited specific lies. He said, “Everybody wants to nitpick at me.” Then Mr. Santos did make a mistake. His résumé, he said, is “very debatable. . . . I can sit down and explain to you what you can do in private equity . . . and we can have this discussion that’s going to go way above the American people’s head.”
George Santos should step down, cooperate with all investigations and come clean about his past. Assuming that won’t happen, his local party should disavow him and call for a special election. Republicans in the House should end their silence, formally oppose his entry and close their conference to him.
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