A local lawmaker in West Virginia who ran as a Republican appears to have gone loony tunes recently.
Joseph DeSota ran as a Republican, claiming to be a conservative, but then tried to switch his party affiliation.
The GOP was working to have him expelled when he flipped out and threatened to kill them.
Off His Rocker
I have heard a lot of crazy stories in politics, but this one is something truly special.
West Virginia State Police Lt. Leslie T. Goldie Jr. explained what took place.
Goldie stated, “The West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Capitol Police take all threats against government process seriously.
“Any person making these threats used to intimidate, disrupt, or coerce the members of our West Virginia legislature or other governmental bodies will not be tolerated.”
The police report added, “Mr. DeSoto has been very upset over things that have been occurring with the political group and things that he believes are being said against him and feels that he is being attacked and forced out of his position.”
West Virginia Republican Party chairman Matt Herridge also commented, stating, “Our elected officials sacrifice a lot to serve their communities, and it is a travesty for anyone to face the additional burden of threats made against themselves and their families.”
I could be wrong, but this looks like DeSota was a Democrat plant.
I have never been a fan of an elected official switching parties in mid-term.
The only exception would be if they go independent, but moving over to the GOP or Democrat Party in mid-term, to me, means you have deceived the people who voted for you.
But something tells me that DeSota’s political days are over after this little stunt.
