Post by Logan on Jan 28, 2016 2:23:47 GMT -6
Hunt needs to clear up military questions, or resign, lawmaker says
Pressure is mounting on state Rep. Graham Hunt to clear up questions over his military record — or resign.
In an interview Wednesday, House Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, said he has told Hunt, R-Orting, to produce proof he did not knowingly exaggerate his military service.
“While he is a member of this caucus, and I am hopeful he is able to clear up this matter, ultimately this is a serious enough matter where if he cannot clear it up … then I think he is going to have to step down,” Kristiansen said.
Hunt said in an email he is continuing to search for records to show he did not mislead anyone. “I have continued working on trying to find documents to attempt to clear up the issues. I would like to have this cleared up … ”
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/hunt-needs-to-clear-up-military-questions-or-resign-lawmaker-says/
Pressure is mounting on state Rep. Graham Hunt to clear up questions over his military record — or resign.
In an interview Wednesday, House Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, said he has told Hunt, R-Orting, to produce proof he did not knowingly exaggerate his military service.
“While he is a member of this caucus, and I am hopeful he is able to clear up this matter, ultimately this is a serious enough matter where if he cannot clear it up … then I think he is going to have to step down,” Kristiansen said.
Hunt said in an email he is continuing to search for records to show he did not mislead anyone. “I have continued working on trying to find documents to attempt to clear up the issues. I would like to have this cleared up … ”
Read more: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/hunt-needs-to-clear-up-military-questions-or-resign-lawmaker-says/