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Florida Senate Democratic leader quits after admitting affair with lobbyist
SunSentinel ^ | 10/27/17 | SunSentinel

Posted on 11/01/2017 12:07:02 PM PDT by Brilliant

The incoming leader of the Senate Democrats resigned Friday after revealing he had an affair with a lobbyist during the 2017 session.

The affair between Sen. Jeff Clemens, a Lake Worth political consultant, and former Martin County lobbyist Devon West, was first reported by Politico Florida.

West was hired by Broward County in July as a lobbyist and legislative coordinator.

"I have made mistakes I ashamed of, and for the past six months I have been focused on becoming a better person,’’ Clemens said in a statement... I apologize again to my wife, my family and anyone and everyone that I have treated poorly in the past for putting you through this in such a public way.’’

Clemens, 47, acknowledged the affair Thursday...

According to the Politico report, which relied on unnamed sources, “West came into possession of Clemens’ Apple laptop, and gained access to all his contacts and personal information and then informed his wife of the tryst.”

Efforts to reach West were unsuccessful.

(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: sex
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It's tough being a Democrat in Florida.
1 posted on 11/01/2017 12:07:02 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Brilliant

Unlike screwing their constituents as most of them do...


2 posted on 11/01/2017 12:09:00 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Brilliant

That is the third one today. Holy cow!


3 posted on 11/01/2017 12:10:34 PM PDT by mazda77
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He was cheating on West too ?


4 posted on 11/01/2017 12:10:41 PM PDT by stylin19a (Best.Election.Ever)
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To: Brilliant

Is Devon a man or woman, or doesn’t it matter these days?


5 posted on 11/01/2017 12:11:09 PM PDT by rightwingintelligentsia (Democrats: The perfect party for the helpless and stupid, and those who would rule over them.)
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To: Brilliant

According to LinkedIn, Devon did used to be the “Legislative Affairs Coordinator” for Martin County Board of County Commissioners...so, this makes sense.


6 posted on 11/01/2017 12:12:05 PM PDT by MaskedMan (The)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

It’s a woman.


7 posted on 11/01/2017 12:12:36 PM PDT by circlecity
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To: Brilliant; Lazamataz

Laz would hit it (I might be tempted myself)

8 posted on 11/01/2017 12:13:31 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
I can't say that I blame hiw.


9 posted on 11/01/2017 12:13:53 PM PDT by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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To: Brilliant

Many lobbyists are like paid prostitutes, so it shouldn’t be surprising when they simply add SEX to their list of services.


10 posted on 11/01/2017 12:15:19 PM PDT by PGR88
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There must be more to this than is being reported.

Rats just don’t leave office over a measly affair.

This is just the story they are running with.


11 posted on 11/01/2017 12:15:53 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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Article actually mentioned his Party affiliation in title! How unusual!


12 posted on 11/01/2017 12:16:36 PM PDT by donozark (JAMES COMEY:Democrat Presidential nominee in 2020.)
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Florida democratic leader?

This sounds like a Porky's movie.

Image result for porky's restaurant scene

 

I wonder if Jeff took her cherry?

 

13 posted on 11/01/2017 12:18:18 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: from occupied ga

Upon closer inspection....no... In fact she’s downright GUILTY.


14 posted on 11/01/2017 12:19:20 PM PDT by Professional
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To: PGR88

Donna Rice, that girl who set sail with Gary Hartpence aboard the S.S. Monkey Business, is one of the most successful lobbyists in Washington.

Proof of theorem.


15 posted on 11/01/2017 12:19:49 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: PGR88

now she can claim #metoo...


16 posted on 11/01/2017 12:20:08 PM PDT by Professional
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To: Professional

She can always claim harassment.


17 posted on 11/01/2017 12:23:31 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

So she can come up with more money for even more ghoulish face lifts!


18 posted on 11/01/2017 12:25:27 PM PDT by Professional
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Woa! a Democrat resigning due to an affair?

He has a lot more moral fiber than any other regular Democrat, sorry to see him go, he should stay just because of that..


19 posted on 11/01/2017 12:25:41 PM PDT by Toughluck_freeper
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To: from occupied ga

She can lobby me any time!


20 posted on 11/01/2017 12:26:13 PM PDT by Ken H (Best election ever!)
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