A former Hawaii governor called on Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) to resign from office Monday, after the congresswoman voted 'present' on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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Former Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie has urged Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to resign after the presidential candidate voted"present" on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump last week.Honolulu Civil Beat that the Hawaiian congresswoman's votes on impeachment are a sign that she is no longer fit for office. Gabbard has already announced she intends to forego a reelection campaign in favor of her presidential candidacy.
Abercrombie, who served in congress for two decades before becoming governor, says she should quit now and allow the congressional seat to be filled by special election for the sake of her constituents. "I feel very strongly the 2nd District of Hawaii must be fully represented," Abercrombie told the publication."Its not a question if she will pay attention to me, but its if she will pay attention to her duty to Hawaii."
The former governor serves as the co-chair for the election campaign of a candidate hoping to take Gabbard's seat after she leaves office. He insists that his call for the congresswoman to resign is unrelated to the campaign.
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