Republican Michael Wardell calls on Billy Long to step down

Michael Wardell press release:

Nixa, Missouri, October 22, 2010 — In light of recent allegations against Billy Long, Republican Michael Wardell calls on Billy Long to bow out of the Congressional race.

I am saddened and disturbed at the outlandish behavior of the Republican nominee, Mr. Billy Long.

In a time that our country needs men and woman that can stand up to temptations of life in Washington D.C. with steel in their backs, and proclaim truthfully that they can lead and direct our little part of the United States toward a better future, we are burdened with possibility of sending someone to Washington that is unable to assume the level of responsibility that is a United States Congressman.

Many know that I have already endorsed his opponent, Mr. Scott Eckersley. I did so because I felt that Mr. Long didn’t have the ethics, morals, and values to adequately represent the 7th Congressional District.

In light of the two individuals who have bravely come forward and enlightened the electorate as to what Mr. Longs’ true character is, I am asking my fellow Candidates that were unsuccessful in their own bid for the Republican Nomination, to withdraw their endorsement of Mr. Long.

I am not asking them to support Mr. Eckersley if they don’t believe in him, but to remain silent would be only show tacit approval of Mr. Longs’ hideous behavior, and ultimately further wound our communities.

I also call upon Mr. Long to put country, community, and the Republican party before his own political goals and ask him to step down to prevent further embarrassment to the conservative movement.