TALLAHASSEE, FL– Today, gubernatorial candidate and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner released the following statement calling for the resignation of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) and Representative Cory Mills (R-FL):
“A strong America requires strong leadership and that begins with integrity. This nation is made weaker, and our people suffer when elected officials forget “WE” the People and use their office to serve the “ME” of self-interest. Stock trades, insider deals, and undisciplined personal misbehavior have damaged the reputation of Congress. We can only conclude that members of Congress will not spend the time to rein in spending or support President Donald Trump’s agenda because they are too busy chasing personal gratification.
“When an elected official demonstrates an ongoing pattern of self-interest and low moral character, they should do what is right and step down. That’s why I call on Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Rep. Cory Mills to resign immediately. Should they fail to do so, Congress should expel them without delay.”
“We have witnessed Democrats look the other way to elect a VA Attorney General who fantasized about murdering the then Republican Speaker of the House and his children. Democrats will excuse anything to gain power and have lost faith with the American people. With a higher standard, Republicans will keep faith with America and maintain the strong leadership we need,” said Paul Renner.
