Florida House candidate withdraws after college degree controversy

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BRADENTON, Fla. - A day after releasing a statement that she was staying in the race for a seat in the Florida legislature, Republican Melissa Howard said she will withdraw.

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Howard said she would withdraw from the race for House District 73.

"I made a terrible error in judgment," Howard said in a statement, first provided to Florida Politics. "I am thankful for everyone who gave so much toward my success, and I am deeply sorry."

"I have come to the realization that the right thing to do for my community is to withdraw from the race. I will do so today," Howard said on Facebook.

The post went on to say she will continue to serve the community and "work to improve the lives of other people."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/florida-house-candidate-withdraws-after-college-degree-controversy/ar-BBLW2Ce?li=BBnbcA1

[lunasun]

1. +++ bye now . Talk about fake candidate, of course R...

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2. Hadn't heard about this candidate or story before this OP

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It's fascinating how far she was willing to go to lie about all this. I'm glad she was stopped. I'd love to learn the specifics on how she was outed. Who brought the story to the news, which prompted the university to make an official statement? An ex? University employee? Curious "fellow" alumni?

[marylandblue]

3. News reporter checked a database for confirming college degrees

It said she attended but did not graduate.