State Rep Kyle Tasker Has Resigned (Finally!)

Am I the only who thought it was crazy that this guy went as long as he did without resigning?

State Rep. Kyle Tasker (R-Nottingham) has finally resigned nearly a week after his arrest for allegedly trying to lure a teenage girl into a sexual encounter and additional drug charges.

According to WMUR when the authorities searched his home they also discovered marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms and prescription pills- some of which were bagged and ready for sale.

This afternoon, he resigned via a short written letter to the house......

Dear Speaker Jasper: I am writing to resign my seat as a representative from Rockingham District 2," Tasker wrote in the letter. "I appreciate all your courtesy during the time I served in the people's Legislature.

Sincerely, Kyle Tasker.

Appartently the letter was welcomed with a few claps before Speaker Jasper asked the house not to show any emotion regarding the letter.  I don't know about you, but if I were there I would've applauded too.

It's just another story of a politician who thought they were above the law.  The drugs that were found are bad enough, but allegedly luring a 14 year old is unacceptable.  It's astounding to me that this guy took this long to resign.  Does he think he has a shot at a future in politics?

As for his now vacated seat, Rockingham District 2 will be without representation until a special election is held, date to be determined.