Wayne Bryant Must Go

by: Blue Jersey

Mon Apr 30, 2007 at 08:24:19 AM EDT

And any reading of the evidence can only lead to one conclusion: Wayne Bryant must go.

It is incumbent on those entrusted with public service to set aside personal gain in order to best serve their constituents.  Bryant failed at this simple task.  From arranging no-show jobs for himself to padding state contracts for campaign contributors, he missed no opportunity to fleece the public for personal benefit.  This should not be tolerated.

Bryant must not be allowed to ride off quietly into the sunset at the end of his term like some cowboy hero - instead he must be pressured to resign immediately, surrounded by his cloud of disgrace and shame he built with his own actions. 

Whether Bryant will spend time in prison, and how much, is up to a jury and judge.  But his continued presence in the legislature taints every action taken by good and honest legislators.  Better Bryant cast no votes than potentially corrupt votes.

When we call for Bryant's resignation, we are not contemplating the end of this week, month, legislative session, or term.  He should leave immediately, today.  And if he will not go willingly, the Senate Democratic leadership that has so publicly called for an end to the corruption Bryant so brilliantly symbolizes should take action to force him out, today.  There is no benefit to delay just as there is no compromise with corruption.

Wayne Bryant must go, and the sooner the better.