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brooklynite

(94,571 posts) Tue Apr 10, 2018, 10:13 PM Apr 2018

Amid FBI investigation, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigns

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

COLUMBUS - Under investigation by the FBI for his lavish lifestyle, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigned late Tuesday, effective May 1.

"This inquiry has the potential to be very demanding and intensive, and could take months or even years to resolve," he said in a statement. "Ohioans deserve elected leaders who are able to devote their full and undivided attention to (lawmaking). ...

"I take this step with full confidence in my ultimate vindication."

The FBI's interest in Rosenberger, one of Ohio's most powerful politicians, ranges from his worldwide travel to his use of a donor's luxury condo, several people briefed on the investigation told The Enquirer.

Read more: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/10/ohio-speaker-resigns-cliff-rosenberger-fbi/505458002/

Next stop: EPA Administrator?

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Amid FBI investigation, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigns (Original Post) brooklynite Apr 2018 OP

LOL RhodeIslandOne Apr 2018 #1

It does sound as if he's uniquely qualified for the head of the EPA, doesn't it? NT herding cats Apr 2018 #2

Rosenburger's a Republican, of course. NBachers Apr 2018 #3

he said in a statement jberryhill Apr 2018 #4

Maybe "statement" refers to a written statement. Nitram Apr 2018 #6

I notice a distinct anti-corruption trend in the Justice Department right now. Nitram Apr 2018 #5

"Use of a donor's luxury condo..." Gee, that sounds familiar, doesn't it? Judi Lynn Apr 2018 #7

UPDATE: DeWine, Yost, Taylor, Democrats all demand Rosenberger quit immediately brooklynite Apr 2018 #8

:) Republican candidates want him out of the news asap Hortensis Apr 2018 #9

RhodeIslandOne

(5,042 posts)

1. LOL

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 10:16 PM

Apr 2018

Of course, it's not because he's guilty, it's all for his people!

Get the orange jumpsuit ready.

herding cats

(19,564 posts)

2. It does sound as if he's uniquely qualified for the head of the EPA, doesn't it? NT

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 10:18 PM

Apr 2018

NBachers

(17,110 posts)

3. Rosenburger's a Republican, of course.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 10:18 PM

Apr 2018

jberryhill

(62,444 posts)

4. he said in a statement

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Tue Apr 10, 2018, 10:37 PM

Apr 2018

Isn't that the darndest news phrase?

"He said in a statement"

Not a question, not an exclamation, but a statement.

Nitram

(22,801 posts)

6. Maybe "statement" refers to a written statement.

Reply to jberryhill (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 11, 2018, 09:19 AM

Apr 2018

I guess they could have written, "He announced in a statement" or "he communicated in a statement." "Said" is shorter.

Nitram

(22,801 posts)

5. I notice a distinct anti-corruption trend in the Justice Department right now.

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2018, 09:17 AM

Apr 2018

Its like Elliot Ness and the Untouchables are beck on the job. Maybe we can turn the corruption of American politics around.

Judi Lynn

(160,530 posts)

7. "Use of a donor's luxury condo..." Gee, that sounds familiar, doesn't it?

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2018, 09:35 AM

Apr 2018

Is there more the taxpayers can do to make him more comfortable?

brooklynite

(94,571 posts)

8. UPDATE: DeWine, Yost, Taylor, Democrats all demand Rosenberger quit immediately

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2018, 02:01 PM

Apr 2018

Columbus Dispatch:

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Auditor Dave Yost and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor are calling on fellow Republican House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger to quit immediately rather than waiting until May 1.

The Ohio Democratic Party joined the Republicans in calling for the embattled leader to depart the Statehouse — now — as he faces an FBI inquiry into his conduct, including questions about who paid for foreign travel.

DeWine and Yost — Republican candidates for governor and attorney general, respectively — issued statements Wednesday morning advising Rosenberger to step down immediately, even as he professes his innocence

The Clarksville Republican, serving his last term in the House, set his departure date as May 1 in announcing his resignation Tuesday evening.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

9. :) Republican candidates want him out of the news asap

Reply to brooklynite (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 12, 2018, 09:29 AM

Apr 2018

and of course to rush to the record as shocked-I-say over his corruption. Don't blame them.

And this positively trumpian-style scandal is happening in big Ohio.

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