[Publisher’s Note: This post went up a 9:09 on 9/9/9!]
The Capitol Resource Institute, one of the state’s leading pro-family organizations, just released a very strong statement from their President, Karen England, concerning the revelations surrounding Assemblyman Mike Duvall. The CRI’s "100%" rating of Duvall was highlighted in the KCBS story exposing the Assemblyman bragging about multiple affairs near a legislative microphone that he was unaware was turned on…
The Statement From Capitol Resource Institute President Karen England…
Yesterday evening several news organizations featured stories revealing Assemblyman Michael Duvall’s (R-Orange County) apparent extramarital affairs. In these stories, Capitol Resource Institute was cited as giving Assemblyman Duvall high marks for his pro-family voting record.
The recorded evidence appears to indicate that Assemblyman Duvall was in fact engaging in extramarital affairs. If true, this is in direct contradiction to the values espoused by CRI and the millions of families we represent. CRI advocates for strong marital relationships and respect for marriage vows.
Assemblyman Duvall has earned his pro-family voting rating from CRI based upon his consistent voting for pro-family values. However, this situation proves that it’s not just voting records that are important. Elected officials, while not perfect, are role models in the sense that they are our public leaders. When one of our leaders engages in immoral or unethical behavior, it is a disappointment to all citizens, especially those who have trusted that leader.
Families all across California will be praying for Assemblyman Duvall’s family as they deal with the implications of this unfolding scandal.
Yesterday evening several news organizations featured stories revealing Assemblyman Michael Duvall’s (R-Orange County) apparent extramarital affairs. In these stories, Capitol Resource Institute was cited as giving Assemblyman Duvall high marks for his pro-family voting record.
The recorded evidence appears to indicate that Assemblyman Duvall was in fact engaging in extramarital affairs. If true, this is in direct contradiction to the values espoused by CRI and the millions of families we represent. CRI advocates for strong marital relationships and respect for marriage vows.
Assemblyman Duvall has earned his pro-family voting rating from CRI based upon his consistent voting for pro-family values. However, this situation proves that it’s not just voting records that are important. Elected officials, while not perfect, are role models in the sense that they are our public leaders. When one of our leaders engages in immoral or unethical behavior, it is a disappointment to all citizens, especially those who have trusted that leader.
Families all across California will be praying for Assemblyman Duvall’s family as they deal with the implications of this unfolding scandal.