Posted on 02/10/2003 12:24:03 PM PST by Amerigomag
Five prominent Valley Republicans, including two members of Congress, called Sunday on Steve Samuelian to resign from the state Assembly.
Their two-paragraph joint statement came a week after the Clovis Republican was pulled over on Parkway Drive, a known area for prostitution in Fresno. Police did not issue a citation, but after further investigation recommended that Samuelian be cited for loitering for the purpose of soliciting an act of prostitution. In 1998, Samuelian was cited for that violation on the same stretch of Parkway Drive.
"Assemblyman Samuelian's recent indiscretion is reprehensible, and establishes a pattern of behavior that is unbecoming of an elected official," the statement reads. "While unfortunate, we feel it incumbent upon us to call for Assemblyman Samuelian's resignation from the California State Assembly."
The statement was authored by Rep. George Radanovich, who has played a key role in Samuelian's political career. Samuelian was Radanovich's district director for more than seven years, and the Mariposa Republican was honorary campaign chairman for Samuelian's Assembly exploratory committee.
Also signing the letter were two of Samuelian's staunchest allies -- Fresno resident and state Republican Party executive committee member Michael Der Manouel Jr. and Fresno City Council Member Jerry Duncan. Both already had issued statements critical of Samuelian over the latest incident.
They stood by Samuelian after he revealed the 1998 incident to The Bee as he prepared to run for the state Assembly. Their reasoning for continued support at the time included assurances by Samuelian that it was a one-time incident and he learned from his mistake.
The other two signees are Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Visalia, and Jane Parsons, chairwoman of the Fresno County Republican Central Committee.
(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...
Steve was not cited but two days later all hell broke loose and speculation started running wild and it appears they went back to the police report and doctored it up a bit. Is that legal? After a report is filed to change it or add to it? Well, that's what happened. I think Steve's enemies got wind of it and had a party and field day. Mayor of Fresno and Shawn Steele (CA GOP Chair) decided not to rush to judgment but 5 local GOP leaders WHO HATE STEVE'S GUTS called for his resignation before you could spit in the wind. What a circus; you have no idea. I'll try and keep you posted. Thanks for keeping an open mind. For victory & freedom!!!
Saundra, that is not what the police report says happened. Only two parties can say what happened that night, the officers and Steve. Are you saying you believe the officers are lying?
---Samuelian...
1.) Was convicted of/and admitted to being a pervert in the past.
2.) Claimed to be going to the Farm Bureau at 10PM!! to "drop off fliers".
3.) Claimed to be lost but according to non-biased sources had been to the Bureau on numberous occasions(as a Dist. Director for Radonovich & his own career)and is likely the reason Radonovich pulled his support-he knows the "lost" story is a LIE!
4.) Claimed to be unaware it was a known area where prostitutes hang out -- but oops, that's where he was arrested for solicitation the last time!
The list goes on and on....
I am so disappointed in you Saundra. I thought you were one of us, not one of those NOW women who willingly put on blinders for Clinton because "he's our scumbag". Well no, Samuelian is not MY scumbag and I will NOT defend his immoral acts. I'd expect the person who led the charge against Condit to have a better moral compass. Your hypocrisy makes us all look bad.
And if you do believe that, do you think Samuelian is the type of person we should have in Fresno representing the Republican party and conservative values?
Just so I understand where you are coming from...Do you consider yourself a conservative? or more of a party loyalist type?
Your arguments/excuses sound eerily familiar. Along the lines of: This is just about sex...it's time to move on...it's a political witchhunt...let him get on with the peoples' business...if Hillary doesn't care, why should we??
I'm not trying to attack you Saundra, I just really want you to listen to what you are saying.
"WOW",......sounds like something right out of the liberal media.
I, for one, feel that conduct spells CHARACTER, regardless of party.
I couldn't agree with you more. Steve drove down a street. Is that a crime? He asked for directions at a gas station. Is that a crime? It's just that people are trying to imagine what Steve was THINKING and only God knows that. For victory & freedom!!!
Please read my post #34 and then apologize. Steve Samuelian was not charged and this was all a huge media circus and GOP witch hunt. Disgusting! They shook up the whole Valley FOR NO REASON except political greed and intrigue. I'm going to be pissed for a long time. It would help if the five high-level Republicans would apologize but don't hold your breath. Too much pride and they enjoy stabbing certain Republicans in the back. No wonder California is so screwed up!
Please read my post #34 and then apologize. Thanks. For victory & freedom!!!
Hopefully, a similar incident will not occur in the future, causing the guy to have to explain himself all over again--and I mean this with all due sincerity. If I were him, I'd double check my traveling itinerary and try to have a companion/witness driving with me at night (at least for a period of time) just to keep the gossips and enemy framers at bay.
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