A few years ago, it was front page news in the Concord Monitor when a Republican State Representative had some motor vehicle violation issues. On February 11th, the Concord Monitor enthusiastically endorsed Democrat State Representative Jeff Goley for State Senate. The endorsement did not contain even a mention of Mr. Goley’s motor vehicle violation issues. Reproduced below is part of an article from the October 9, 2002 Manchester Union Leader regarding Mr. Goley’s issues:
City Hall:
Rep. Goley hopes DWI
won’t cost him election
By MARK HAYWARD and MICHAEL COUSINEAU
Union Leader Staff
MANCHESTER state Rep. Jeff Goley has lost his license for 90 days and has paid a $420 fine for a drunken driving conviction.
Goley, a Democrat, said this is the first time he has been charged with DWI. He said he does not have a drinking problem and still drinks on occasion.
“It was poor judgment on my part,” said Goley, 35, who is in his second term. “I would hope voters look at the issues I’ve fought for and my voting record.
“I would hope one mistake shouldn’t sway their decision on the ability of me to do my job.”
Goley represents Ward 1 and is running for election in House District 49, the district formed by the redistricting merger of Wards 1 and 12.
New Hampshire State Police pulled him over on Interstate 93 in Canterbury April 15. He was driving a 1991 Oldsmobile that belongs to him, but his legislative plates were on another car, he said.
He said no one else was in the car.
Goley said the suspension has not affected his legislative duties. The suspension was effective July 26 and will be completed by the end of this month. Legislative business slows down in the summer and fall of election years.
Goley, a Manchester firefighter, is unable to drive a fire truck during the suspension, he said.
HERE IS THE LINK, if you want to see it on-line. What a double standard!
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