I’ve read that Mike Haridopolos is among the most conservative members of the state legislature. In this solidly Republican district, that makes him a good choice.
His daughter telling the police as they arrested her that “Daddy is a Congressman”, that “there’ll be a bunch of lawyers waiting for you when we arrive at the station”, and saying Daddy would “have their jobs” was likely a pretty good impetus that for the sake of his family, it was time to move on. Pity, he seemed like a decent guy.