Richmond area delegate Joe Morrissey just announced he will resign from the General Assembly effective January 13, 2014, at which point he hopes to be immediately reelected to the general assembly.[read_more]
On Friday December 12, 2014 Joe Morrissey entered an Alford Plea to contributing to the delinquencies of a minor stemming from charges that he had a sexual relationship (and exchanged nude photos) with an underage subordinate. The Alford Plea is an admission that the prosecution would likely be successful at trial, but a denial of doing anything in violation of the law. Given Mr. Morrissey’s colorful history, it is not surprising that he has a lengthy and detailed “Explanation” of what really happened.
He was set to perform his duties as a delegate while residing in a prison cell at night. Instead of gracing his caucus with a complete resignation, Morrissey has plans to remain.
Morrissey will be running in the January 13, 2015 special election. In a low turnout election in a heavily Democratic district Morrissey has an excellent chance to be reelected. With such reelection he can claim that his accusations (transgressions) were placed before the voters, and they overwhelmingly said they still want him as a public servant.
I wonder if this January 13, 2015 special election date has been cleared with the Speaker. If not, does Morrissey revoke his resignation because it was conditional on the special election occurring?
UPDATE: Speaker Howell issues a Writ of Election. Has some harsh words for Morrissey.
Speaker Howell sets special election date in 74th House district
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia House of Delegates Speaker William J. Howell (R-Stafford) issued a writ of election today for Virginia’s 74th House of Delegates district for Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Speaker Howell issued the following statement.
“Upon receipt of a letter of resignation from Joe Morrissey, I have issued a writ of election for the 74th House of Delegates district for Tuesday, January 13, 2015.
“Mr. Morrissey’s decision to run in this election is deceitful, selfish and disrespectful to this institution and the people he supposedly desires to serve. This is a despicable, arrogant political stunt that should disgust each and every citizen of Virginia. The people of the 74th district deserve better than this and the obligation now rests with them to retire Mr. Morrissey permanently.
“We have spoken with the State Department of Elections and they are confident the election will run smoothly. I appreciate their work and the work of all other local officials and volunteers who will contribute to the democratic process during this already busy season.”
I doubt work release will allow him to go door knocking.
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[…] selfish and disrespectful to this institution and the people he supposedly desires to serve,” said Speaker William J. Howell. “This is a despicable, arrogant political stunt that should disgust […]
Statement on the Jan. 13 Special Election:
As a teacher I am thankful that the people of the commonwealth trust me to teach their children. I am excited to run in the special election and in the coming weeks I am looking forward to an open and honest debate on education reform and jobs. When elected I will work on these issues as a member of the House of Delegates
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What is even more disappointing is that he will likely be re-elected by an uninformed electorate, since nobody will have the money or time to flood the mailboxes of voters to inform them of Morrissey’s perversion proclivities.
he is in Dem district–I don’t know how black it is. But one black woman told me this a.m. that Morrissey deserves another chance. & that Dems are all about forgiveness. She rendered me speechless. a rare occurrence.
Consensual sex with a minor that lied about their age and fully supports Morrissey is a lot better to most people that beating down a defense attorney outside a courtroom. The guy got elected after that assault and after getting caught lying to people about his bar license being suspended. The voters in that district aren’t uninformed, they just don’t care.
Sure enough. They are all about forgiveness. Look how Marion Berry stayed in politics for so long.
How come you didn’t mention our Republican friend who put the pro-Wall St. bailout provision into the CRominibus? Republican Congressman, (Now In Hiding) Kevin Yoder.
Well, why were you not disappointed when this happened? Yoder was recently able to get re-elected without any problem? Why did Congressman Wiener have to resign but Yoder did not? Forgiveness was no problem for Yoder??????
Remember a few years back when majority leader Cantor took 20-30 mostly freshmen members of the House to Israel on a “fact finding” mission? Wasn’t this “fact finding” mission financed by the AIPAC at about $10,000 per Congressman?
Well, isn’t this the same Congressman Kevin Yoder who was drunk, naked on the beach, skinny dipping in the Sea of Galilee, in front of other members of Congress wives and daughters? In the middle of the night, drunk, and naked on a beach “fact finding” in a foreign country? Just Goggle “naked Congressman”.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79865.html
Who filmed this episode of Congressman Yoder? Everything is filmed these days. Could whoever has this film, use it to get Congressman Yoder to Legislate in their favor? Was a recording of the beach “incident” used to entice Congressman Yoder to put the Pro-a Wall St. Provision in the CRominibus?
Is there really any need to worry?
Our FBI investigated the incident and blessed it for middle-class consumption.
But keep in mind that if the FBI investigates Congress, then Congress can investigate the FBI, and/or cut funding and create all kinds of havoc in the agency.
So, just how legitimate are these “Congressional” FBI investigations?
Wow. Morrissey is the gift that keeps on giving to Republicans. He does one screwball thing after another, always keeping us entertained. What will he do next?