Is the Bonusgate Corruption Scandal a Campaign Issue?

Friday, September 10, 2010

EACHUS REMAINS SILENT

EACHUS TAKES THE 5TH ON CORRUPTION QUESTIONS

On Tuesday, September 7, Candidate Tarah Toohil served a list of questions on her opponent, Representative Todd Eachus which sought answers referring to Mr. Eachus's role in the Bonusgate corruption scandal that has rocked Harrisburg. It was requested that these questions be answered by Thursday, September 9, 2010 by 5pm. As of noon on Friday, September 10, Representative Eachus has chosen to ignore these questions and remain silent.
"I truly felt that these were simple and straight forward questions. The fact that Mr. Eachus has chosen to hide from these questions and from the people who put him in office saddens me but it does not surprise me. These questions would be quick and easy to answer, if the person answering them had nothing to hide" said Toohil. "Since my opponent has exercised his right to remain silent on the corruption scandal and chosen to not answer these questions, I can only assume the worst."

Eachus, through a paid campaign spokesman has attempted to dodge this issue, stating that he did not receive the questions, then refusing a copy of the questions when offered by a member of the media. Mr. Eachus doesn't believe that his role in the corruption scandal is a "campaign issue" and hopes that it will get swept under the rug. However, Toohil vows that she will not let up until Mr. Eachus finally talks to the people who put him in office.

"The people who put him in office deserve answers. The people deserve to know the full extent of Mr. Eachus's involvement in this corruption scandal" said Toohil. "Why won't he answer these questions? What is he trying to cover up?" questioned Toohil.
"This is just another example of Mr. Eachus refusing to listen to the concerns of his community. I am running for the people. Mr. Eachus is running from them" said Toohil.

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