Republican lawmaker to step down Tuesday

[MaineDem]

AUGUSTA, Maine — A Republican state representative from southern Maine plans to resign.

Representative Philip Cressey of Cornish has told Republican leaders of his departure to become effective Tuesday.

Cressey´s been serving as an interim pastor at the First Baptist Church in Rowley, Mass., and legislative records show that Cressey was present for only about 16 percent of the roll-call votes during the session that ended in June.

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Cressey´s District 99 includes the towns of Baldwin, Cornish, Denmark, Limington and Sebago.

http://news.mainetoday.com/apwire/D8RIO8E80-252.html

Looks like 5 special elections in November.

[luckyleftyme2]

1. amazing

he ran for election? then he voted 16% of the time? I find this amazing it took so long for him to step down. regardless of party didn't he feel he owed this to the people who elected him? what strange bed-fellows politicans have become!
to the quick: look out for me -to hell with you!

[Dirtman 1]

2. I agree

I agree and the same can be said for William R. Walcott of Lewiston.

[MaineDem]

3. If it's proven he misused funds he should be punished

And welcome to DU, by the way.

[Deep Thinker]

4. Walcott

He has said he did this, so unless he is lying about his criminal activity to gain street cred, I think he has big trouble. Cressey is a minister. Talk about not setting a good example.

[MaineDem]

5. I didn't realize Wolcott had admitted it

He should be in big trouble.

Yes, Cressey should have known better.