Saturday, August 11, 2007

Blunt: It's time for Cooper to resign

Governor Matt Blunt says the time for disgraced Rep. Nathan Cooper, R-Cape Girardeau, to resign is now. Cooper pleaded guilty two days ago in federal court to immigration fraud charges:

With a special session looming to handle bills for economic development and bridge repair, Gov. Matt Blunt on Thursday said admitted felon Nathan Cooper should resign his legislative seat.

If he does not resign by the time lawmakers convene Aug. 20, Blunt said during a visit to Cape Girardeau, Cooper should stay away from the state Capitol.

"I am, of course, counting on him to resign because of his very, very serious misconduct," Blunt said. "Everybody here is disappointed as am I."

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