Posted on 03/15/2020 7:45:44 PM PDT by Conserv
Former candidate for Florida governor Andrew Gillum, who was named in a police report Friday saying he was inebriated and initially unresponsive in a hotel room where investigators found baggies of suspected crystal methamphetamine, announced Sunday that he will enter rehab and step back from politics for the time being.
"After conversation with my family and deep reflection, I have made the decision to seek help, guidance and enter a rehabilitation facility at this time. This has been a wake-up call for me. Since my race for governor ended, I fell into a depression that has led to alcohol abuse. I witnessed my father suffer from alcoholism and I know the damaging effects it can have when untreated. I also know that alcoholism is often a symptom of deeper struggles. I am committed to doing the personal work to heal fully and show up in the world as a more complete person, Gillum, a Democrat and CNN contributor, said in a statement.
He added: "I now need to firmly focus on myself and my family. I will be stepping down from all public facing roles for the foreseeable future. I want to apologize to my family, friends and the people of Florida who have supported me and put their faith in me over the years. I ask that you respect my and my familys privacy during this time. Thank you."
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His concern is he got caught.
Andrew Gillum wants his romp considered an ‘illness’ so it doesn’t damage his political future.
Liberal elites in the press will buy the lie because Gillum is a democrat.
That's not allowed anymore.
I read another account of the goings on and, man, what a revolting tale. One doesn’t have to be an alleged “homophobe” to get nauseated. It wasn’t exactly wholesome fun, and I don’t know how people could not think about this whenever they see him. He should get his help, then drop out of view for good.
Okay, what kind of a sick doggy snuff film is this?
The gillmeister, entering rehab,
That’s post in the mouth material...
With blood and fecal matter on the bed.
It could be illegal in some jurisdictions....you reap what ya’ sow. Now their denial of help will kill them if they don’t change their ways. Is not pretty to watch people die when they could change their ways.
Hope he’s put some clothes on.
Why is it that the headline never announces the “D” but ALWAYS ALWAYS put the “R” in the headline. Never mind I know the answer by now after FAKE NEWS is everywhere
His fixer likely wrote the statement. Then he’ll come out claiming he’s all clean and then he’ll likely be more sneaky next time.
So disgusting!
laying low got him into this predicament! 😉
Don’t be surprised if Travis the whore mysteriously ODs or disappears a few years from now - all will be forgotten...
The Bible says that there is.
The usual jokes aside, this guy’s political career is over. Which for the state of Florida is a good thing. On a personal level I am glad he is seeking help. The man obviously has more issues than Time Magazine. May he come to Jesus and enjoy the healing that only God can give.
Elisabeth Warren was caught with a male prostitute in Huston a few months ago. He will just brazen it out, it’s a positive resume enhancer for Democrats.
He will be out just in time to be Joe’s VP.
Probably an anxiety management coach of some sort.
You are right.
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