Friends,
Democrats have a serious problem
on their hands in the form of newly elected State Representative Clyde Shavers (10th LD). Informed voters – notably our readers – may
remember that Shavers was exposed as a serial liar days before his election – by his own father. Perhaps the most serious of Shavers’ lies
proved to be making up his military experience.
Specifically,
Shavers claimed to have served as a submarine officer despite failing to complete the officer training course, and even exhibited a “disdain of
enlisted service members” and a “revulsion to wear the uniform.”
Shift WA was the first media outlet to report on the story. Mainstream media outlets like the Seattle Times sat on the story of
days even while voting was underway. Despite our best efforts to publicize the story, thousands of voters never knew about Shavers’ lies before
casting their ballots.
In other words, the mainstream media
helped cover up Democrat Shavers’ lies to see him elected to the State Legislature.
The seriousness of Shavers’ lies cannot be overstated, though the Times merely called them
“exaggerations.” His disgusting and dishonorable lies about his military service disqualifies him for any elected position. Due to the
media’s shameful lack of action, it was too late to hold him accountable before his election.
But it’s not too late for Democrats
to mend public trust and not seat Shavers. We here at Shift WA
believe that allowing admitted liar Mr. Shavers to serve in the State House is an insult to voters across Washington State. It’s a slap in the
face to veterans who risked their lives to protect our country.
Will you sign our petition demanding
Democrats do the right thing, and do not seat Shavers in the State House?
