As a lifelong Democrat who cares for the welfare of our state and its residents, I am deeply concerned about the direction of our state's gubernatorial race. It is with respect for the rule of law and a sense of duty to our party and our state that I call on Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long to withdraw from the race for governor.
Recent revelations have cast a shadow over Hall-Long's campaign and called into question her leadership. Investigative reports have uncovered nearly two decades of illegal campaign finance activities, including troubling reports about failing to disclose hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to her husband from her campaign. This pattern of behavior not only undermines the integrity of her campaign but also tarnishes the reputation of our party.
We need only to look across the river to New Jersey, where corruption issues with Sen. Bob Menendez have shaken public trust in elected officials. We cannot afford to let similar scandals damage the Democratic Party here in Delaware. If Hall-Long becomes our nominee, we risk handing the governorship to a Republican, compromising the progressive values and policies we have fought so hard to advance. By stepping aside, she can allow a candidate free from scandal to lead us to victory.
For the good of the people of Delaware and the future of our state’s Democratic leadership, I urge Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long to withdraw from the gubernatorial race. Our commitment to ethical governance and the well-being of our state must come before individual aspirations.
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