ilikedthismovie t1_j66fjz8 wrote
Fingers crossed he gets indicted right before the 2024 election. Yes, the fact he is a sitting congressman is a joke and mockery of the American political system but I think that ship sailed in 2016. If Republicans don't want to own his embarrassment now hopefully it can bite them in the ass when it matters in 2024. Realistically if he stepped down now a dem would win the special election and it'd pickup a seat but the Republicans would still control the house and nothing will be done for the next 2 years.
Luke90210 t1_j66hmb0 wrote
The Congressional Ethics Committee is evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats. Some Republicans in Congress have publicly called for Santos to resign. There is a solid chance the majority could recommend his expulsion. However, House Speaker McCarthy is such a spineless worm maybe no further action will be made. Whats more likely is Santos resigns when faced with prison for illegal campaign disclosures.
ilikedthismovie t1_j66i3py wrote
Being in congress is probably his greatest shield against indictment. If Republicans in the House and donors won't lean on him to resign he wont resign when charges seem imminent. I think he plays this out until his term is up in 2024 or he gets the cuffs slapped on him.
Luke90210 t1_j66j4vi wrote
If you were in his lying shoes and offered a plea deal to stay out of prison and resign, what would you choose? Its not like anyone is offering him a pundit job after this. I don't think Uber would give him a chance.
ilikedthismovie t1_j66scg3 wrote
I don't think the entities prosecuting him are going to take "step down and out of the spotlight and this goes away".
Luke90210 t1_j67kj5l wrote
Prosecutors offer deals for a sure win over a possible loss all the time.
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