State Rep. Graham Hunt quits over military-service exaggerations

[icymist]

State Rep. Graham Hunt has resigned over accusations he exaggerated his military record and lied about serving in the Marines and being wounded in combat.

In a statement posted Tuesday evening to his campaign website, Hunt, R-Orting, said “with a heavy heart” he was stepping down immediately, citing “substantial media attention” devoted to “inconsistencies in the records of my military service.”

The resignation came after Hunt met with Republican leaders Tuesday afternoon amid mounting allegations against him.

House Minority Leader Dan Kristiansen had said last week Hunt needed to clear up his record or resign. In a statement Tuesday, Kristiansen said he supported Hunt’s decision to step down, adding state House Republicans “have high ethical standards and hold each other accountable.”

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/rep-graham-hunt-resigns-over-military-service-exaggerations/

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Lying liars. Always. Do they think this stuff won't be found out?

[Wounded Bear]

2. Shit like that does not help us real vets...

when it comes to getting public support for vets programs and support.

Good riddance. Take your lying ass and apply it to business.