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Disgraced Republican Slapped With $76,000 Bill For Special Election To Replace Him
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/04/13/disgraced-republican-slapped-with-76000-bill-for-special-election-to-replace-him/Disgraced former Illinois GOP Rep. Aaron Schock is still paying for his corrupt use of campaign funds. Literally.
Because Schock decided he could spend campaign funds however he pleased, including on luxurious trips and a Downton Abbey-themed congressional office, he was forced to resign. Of course, Schock’s resignation means a special election needs to be held to decide his replacement.
But rather than force the taxpayers to pick up the tab for the election, Marshall County has decided to send the $76,000 bill to Schock instead. You know, seeing as how he caused the need for the special election and still has $3 million of campaign funds in his piggy bank....
Basically, the Marshall County Board wants Schock to take personal responsibility for his actions instead of being a hypocrite like most Republicans who consistently preach about personal responsibility without actually practicing it.
Because Schock decided he could spend campaign funds however he pleased, including on luxurious trips and a Downton Abbey-themed congressional office, he was forced to resign. Of course, Schock’s resignation means a special election needs to be held to decide his replacement.
But rather than force the taxpayers to pick up the tab for the election, Marshall County has decided to send the $76,000 bill to Schock instead. You know, seeing as how he caused the need for the special election and still has $3 million of campaign funds in his piggy bank....
Basically, the Marshall County Board wants Schock to take personal responsibility for his actions instead of being a hypocrite like most Republicans who consistently preach about personal responsibility without actually practicing it.
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