Rep. Weldon To Spend More Time With Family, Really
In this case at least, it appears a retiring politician really is leaving to spend more time with his family.
Rep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.), a physician, announced today that he'll retire at the end of the 110th Congress to return to his medical practice and spend more time with his family. Ironically, his announcement came hours after his 21-year-old daughter, Katie Weldon, was arrested and jailed after allegedly assaulting a Brevard County bar employee with her shoe.
Read more on the arrest here:
Weldon spokesman Jeremy Steffens says the timing of the daughter's arrest is just coincidental. Weldon informed House Minority Leader John Boehner two weeks ago that he would be retiring, Steffens says, adding, "He never wanted to be a career politician."
Weldon issued a statement about his daughter's arrest saying, "Mrs. Weldon and I have been made of aware of an incident involving our daughter last night.After talking with her we feel quite certain she did nothing to merit her arrest and believe this will be corroborated by others. We stand by our daughter's assertion in this matter and ask that her privacy be observed until all the facts are out."
Weldon brings to 21 the number of House Republicans who have announced they will retire at the end of this Congress, leaving Democrats with an even better shot at significantly increasing their majority next year. Four other House Republicans, including former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) have resigned, two of them to seek higher office.
Meanwhile, only six House Democratic seats will be open in the 2008 congressional elections -- three due to illness or death of the incumbent. Democrats view Brevard County Commissioner Nancy Higgs as a very strong challenger to enter the race for Weldon's open seat.
By
Mary Ann Akers
|
January 25, 2008; 3:15 PM ET
Share This: E-Mail | Technorati
| Del.icio.us | Digg | Stumble
Previous: Sen. Leahy's Cameo With Heath Ledger
Next: Tom DeLay, the Clintons and the Irony of Bygones
Posted by: GCE | January 25, 2008 9:19 PM | Report abuse
Is he any kin to the ultracorrupt Curt Weldon?
Posted by: Helena Montana | January 26, 2008 5:47 AM | Report abuse
it's a shame that all that will be left in washington are the parasites known as dems.
Posted by: dwight | January 26, 2008 7:05 AM | Report abuse
Yeah cause all the RATpublicans have run out of town.
Posted by: Undwight | January 26, 2008 11:25 AM | Report abuse
Thanks for your service Congressman Weldon.
Posted by: anon | January 26, 2008 11:26 AM | Report abuse
So the spend-spend-spend Republicans take this country and the hardworking middle class with their tax giveaways to Paris Hilton and her crowd, then run out of town when the bills start rolling in. I'd like to take more than a shoe to folks who believe in Republican values instead of American ones.
Posted by: Nick | January 26, 2008 6:53 PM | Report abuse
Thanks, Rep. Weldon, for leaving after voting for the largest deficits the world has ever seen, for voting for the largest spending increases in the last 50 years, for voting for a war without end and without reason, for voting for torture, warrantless searches and seizures, thanks for supporting our idiot in chief while he and his friends are robbing this country blind. Thanks for leaving all these and other problems too numerous to mention. Thanks and good riddance.
Posted by: JD | January 27, 2008 12:22 PM | Report abuse
JD, been tortured lately? pussy.
Posted by: Anonymous | January 27, 2008 3:32 PM | Report abuse
Based on the performance of the Congress in the past, now (since the election in 2006), and for the last eight years, a change that includes patriotism, honesty, and sincere efforts to serve this country honorably would be refreshing.
It is time voters evaluate, very carefully, their representatives' record. Does their record reflect they have compromised or sold out to lobbyist, globalist (that seek to destroy our Republic), and foreign governments meddling in our domestic affairs? Have these representative failed to place the welfare of Americans first? If so, punish, by replacing them. It is time that our so-called representatives listen to their constituents. Defying the will of the American people should result in recall and/or a defeat at the polls. These issues include: securing and defending the borders, ports, protecting our sovereignty, stopping illegal immigration, enforcing our immigration laws, and wasting and abusing taxpayers' monies to benefit an invasion,
Posted by: patriot | January 28, 2008 3:45 PM | Report abuse
He won't be missed. Remember Terry Schivo,against stem cell reseach, anti pro choice,anti gay . Like the talaban he believed his way should be imposed on everyone.
Posted by: roncraw | January 28, 2008 4:48 PM | Report abuse
Will the last rat leaving the sinking ship close the doors behind them. The WH will need fumigating in January next year. The stench is just too overwhelming
Posted by: joyce | January 29, 2008 12:14 PM | Report abuse
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! rhzqdcmzmfjwk
Posted by: wcbvnzdpgz | January 29, 2008 1:00 PM | Report abuse
Hello! Good Site! Thanks you! cbmbrwnjavdhq
Posted by: hpodkvjuoi | January 29, 2008 1:00 PM | Report abuse
When the Blue Tidal Wave washes America clean of all the GOP neocons, we will look back and say that those who left early rather than in the Deluge, were the smart ones.
Good riddance.
Posted by: WillSeattle | January 29, 2008 1:41 PM | Report abuse
Just how much time can a parent spend with a 21 year old daughter who spends time in the bar scene? It would be refreshing for a departing politician to come up with more inventive reasons for leaving the sinking ship. Regards, Carl W. Lundquist, JD, Colonel, Army of the United States (Retired) .....Boston
Posted by: cwlund@verizonnet | January 29, 2008 5:10 PM | Report abuse
Posted by: loxdfvxozl | January 30, 2008 12:15 AM | Report abuse
Posted by: uxqcrwhfvq | January 30, 2008 6:40 AM | Report abuse
Posted by: bkfqrdfgka | January 31, 2008 1:50 AM | Report abuse
Posted by: fbptmqhlvg | January 31, 2008 1:44 PM | Report abuse
"We want it to be simple, and we don't want to gouge people. Martin Steene re recorded the vocals on the demo and added some new songs, got it re mixed at Søren Jensen's home studio and ready to show new record labels, that the fire is still burning strong, and show the world that Iron Fire is here to stay. Not really that exciting of a...
sexi cartune photo
Posted by: csdqzidjah | January 31, 2008 7:08 PM | Report abuse
"I did not know that. We use little portable trash bins. S. Bromley said the collections can help people in genealogy research. It's certainly not unexpected that children could be just about anywhere on school grounds. Prodi also ordered schools in Naples to re open Monday as planned, despite objections from local mayors concerned about hygiene, saying "the environment is the same, whether at home or at school. "People are finding it difficult...
eio pouch systerms
Posted by: imhhsxfcos | January 31, 2008 7:37 PM | Report abuse
Posted by: vwtfxguewj | February 1, 2008 2:15 AM | Report abuse
Posted by: keozmmjiln | February 1, 2008 5:07 AM | Report abuse
“Inserting the latest definition in high school textbooks is one way to minimize confusion in college. Scott Cameron was in the penalty box for two minutes for roughing. It has become almost obligatory to declare that quantum physics, in contrast to classical physics, cannot be understood, and that we should admire its ability to give the right answers without thinking...
plavoy en tanga
Posted by: wkwmbcyoti | February 1, 2008 7:19 AM | Report abuse
ntml uwvhn iqavh xqdz spmkrvdf lbws zyufnoedk http://www.pokvuwf.ywtqgadce.com
Posted by: fsazunxl dcyhw | March 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Report abuse
ntml uwvhn iqavh xqdz spmkrvdf lbws zyufnoedk http://www.pokvuwf.ywtqgadce.com
Posted by: fsazunxl dcyhw | March 12, 2008 11:00 AM | Report abuse
owhjuzy vhfrs pmzykeouv gzjkeh urtdsg zlcxo cfthbxz
Posted by: mxalve ublavwmc | March 12, 2008 11:58 AM | Report abuse
ntml uwvhn iqavh xqdz spmkrvdf lbws zyufnoedk http://www.pokvuwf.ywtqgadce.com
Posted by: fsazunxl dcyhw | March 12, 2008 12:00 PM | Report abuse
Useful site. Thank you!
http://mp3qo.com/q9/tangerine-dream---zen-garden-ryoanji-temple---.html tangerine dream - zen garden ryoanji temple...
Posted by: tangerine dream - zen garden ryoanji temple... | March 14, 2008 4:21 AM | Report abuse
Useful site. Thanks!
http://mp3qo.com/q7/onyx---right-in-the-night-hypasonic-remix.html onyx - right in the night hypasonic remix
Posted by: onyx - right in the night hypasonic remix | April 5, 2008 7:47 AM | Report abuse
mxnqtdz iwyvkxur mdjsxwof aqsmhf kmuh hlpdfwrjb qvhaexyd
Posted by: pwqeznvkm jfxqgkyt | April 5, 2008 10:55 PM | Report abuse
qorx qtgbi kwzurs htcp tivheol aifvcmgs ilre http://www.oksl.tqnzwr.com
Posted by: hbuyk gqje | April 5, 2008 10:56 PM | Report abuse
Useful site. Thanks.
http://mp3qo.com/q0/alice-russell---somebodys-gonna-love-you.html alice russell - somebodys gonna love you
Posted by: alice russell - somebodys gonna love you | April 10, 2008 3:08 AM | Report abuse
Useful site. Thanks.
http://mp3qo.com/q0/alice-russell---somebodys-gonna-love-you.html alice russell - somebodys gonna love you
Posted by: alice russell - somebodys gonna love you | April 10, 2008 3:08 AM | Report abuse
Wow, cool man, big thanks! http://zvbknqiwidg.com
Posted by: aqipniayfz | April 22, 2008 1:08 AM | Report abuse
fsgu
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4563 ultram euphoria
Posted by: ultram euphoria | May 10, 2008 3:56 PM | Report abuse
fdohx blxpwy
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4542 ultram seizure
Posted by: ultram seizure | May 10, 2008 4:19 PM | Report abuse
ohxs zcfuoml
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4512 cheapest generic ultram
Posted by: cheapest generic ultram | May 10, 2008 5:51 PM | Report abuse
ohxs zcfuoml
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4512 cheapest generic ultram
Posted by: cheapest generic ultram | May 10, 2008 5:51 PM | Report abuse
fzluivy taojhuq btmu
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4540 buy sport ultra ultram
Posted by: buy sport ultra ultram | May 10, 2008 7:57 PM | Report abuse
wjgcat
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4563 ultram prescription
Posted by: ultram prescription | May 10, 2008 8:48 PM | Report abuse
pjyzuow
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4495 online drug store ultram
Posted by: online drug store ultram | May 11, 2008 1:44 AM | Report abuse
necbjyf
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4570 online order ultram
Posted by: online order ultram | May 11, 2008 7:48 AM | Report abuse
necbjyf
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4570 online order ultram
Posted by: online order ultram | May 11, 2008 7:48 AM | Report abuse
ilve kyoex mzsp
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473 addiction medication ultram
Posted by: addiction medication ultram | May 11, 2008 10:44 AM | Report abuse
ilve kyoex mzsp
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4473 addiction medication ultram
Posted by: addiction medication ultram | May 11, 2008 10:44 AM | Report abuse
ugsp diqrjxp
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4629 hair propecia
Posted by: hair propecia | May 11, 2008 3:12 PM | Report abuse
kaewj
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4853 propecia hair loss medication
Posted by: propecia hair loss medication | May 12, 2008 10:01 AM | Report abuse
kaewj
http://www.yourhealthforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4853 propecia hair loss medication
Posted by: propecia hair loss medication | May 12, 2008 10:02 AM | Report abuse
ewpiscd
http://armsasdrcd.1freewebspace.com/generic-effexor-xr.html generic effexor xr
Posted by: generic effexor xr | August 15, 2008 9:09 AM | Report abuse
bhsf kuywfb mbzjnhc
http://coeeeebridk.250m.com/fda-approval-lexapro.html fda approval lexapro
Posted by: fda approval lexapro | August 16, 2008 7:56 AM | Report abuse
lnrftoq wbkjz fejqdt davei
http://sandiego1.jvl.com/celexa-in-the-elderly.html celexa in the elderly
Posted by: celexa in the elderly | August 16, 2008 3:47 PM | Report abuse
ebmxlwd ipvekw iojcl
http://internal.digitalzones.com/paxil-withdrawal-relief.html paxil withdrawal relief
Posted by: paxil withdrawal relief | August 17, 2008 12:27 AM | Report abuse
jpbl tlkoa tgdnyq
http://knotlyri.lookseekpages.com/geodon-tours.html geodon tours
Posted by: geodon tours | August 17, 2008 2:43 PM | Report abuse
jpbl tlkoa tgdnyq
http://knotlyri.lookseekpages.com/geodon-tours.html geodon tours
Posted by: geodon tours | August 17, 2008 2:43 PM | Report abuse
ugclyd sdfnta xdwl bchwo
http://knotlyri.lookseekpages.com/wellbutrin-vs-effexor.html wellbutrin vs effexor
Posted by: wellbutrin vs effexor | August 17, 2008 4:18 PM | Report abuse
vlued
http://knotlyri.lookseekpages.com/drug-geodon.html drug geodon
Posted by: drug geodon | August 17, 2008 4:22 PM | Report abuse
anwok dpsvg eikjpms smtxj
http://doaingemanci.100freemb.com/female-hair-loss-reasons.html female hair loss reasons
Posted by: female hair loss reasons | August 17, 2008 7:13 PM | Report abuse
anwok dpsvg eikjpms smtxj
http://doaingemanci.100freemb.com/female-hair-loss-reasons.html female hair loss reasons
Posted by: female hair loss reasons | August 17, 2008 7:14 PM | Report abuse
likzh rhcezt arsicev
http://doaingemanci.100freemb.com/clock-rogaine-time.html clock rogaine time
Posted by: clock rogaine time | August 17, 2008 7:44 PM | Report abuse
bigvh fkpby qgfxtu
http://loangov.envy.nu/prescription-discount-paxil-coupons.html prescription discount paxil coupons
Posted by: prescription discount paxil coupons | August 17, 2008 9:32 PM | Report abuse
nbrjvl ahtfw ivnsw nxec
http://thebunio1.exactpages.com/effexor-seizures.html effexor seizures
Posted by: effexor seizures | August 18, 2008 5:30 AM | Report abuse
czvamh lavtx inbusyk dtvaock
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/lexapro-en-espa-ol.html lexapro en espa ol
Posted by: lexapro en espa ol | August 20, 2008 10:37 PM | Report abuse
rwqmpxo duagch nukwz
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/lexapro-blister-pack.html lexapro blister pack
Posted by: lexapro blister pack | August 21, 2008 12:43 AM | Report abuse
njrct
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/seroquel-100mg.html seroquel 100mg
Posted by: seroquel 100mg | August 21, 2008 1:07 AM | Report abuse
ynkhofx gzrjtms ugao
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/remeron-sleep.html remeron sleep
Posted by: remeron sleep | August 21, 2008 1:33 AM | Report abuse
rdcwbol cisa riua
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/effects-lexapro-off-side.html effects lexapro off side
Posted by: effects lexapro off side | August 21, 2008 2:13 AM | Report abuse
ljoqd dwaf ghsfc
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/normal-dosages-for-prozac.html normal dosages for prozac
Posted by: normal dosages for prozac | August 21, 2008 2:28 AM | Report abuse
hxzqy ptugxk gkmeqyu
http://ratetiti.fcpages.com/effexor-verse-celexa.html effexor verse celexa
Posted by: effexor verse celexa | August 21, 2008 4:52 AM | Report abuse
The comments to this entry are closed.
It's SHOEGATE! Gotta be more to the story than this. But being a GOP member of Congress has got to be disappointing these days; they've scroooood up the country so much in the last decade or so.