State Rep. Connie Johnson calls the lawsuit filed against her by one of her state senate campaign’s opponents, State Rep. Robin Wright Jones, ”frivolous” and meant to “ignite her struggling campaign.”
Johnson will hold a press conference Monday to discuss her own legal motions to remain on the ballot. Here’s a statement she put out Saturday:
Almost moments after State Representative Connie Johnson JD, MA, filed for the 5th Senatorial District seat, letters filled with accusations questioning her legislative integrity were forwarded to the Board of Election, the press as well as other elected officials.
At the heart of these anonymous politically motivated letters was the false accusation concerning Representative Johnson’s residency. The letters of course, had no return address and were unsigned.
Representative Johnson has always maintained that these letters were politically driven: “I believe that at the end of the day, it will be clear that these letters are a desperate attempt by my opponent to bring some attention to her failing campaign. These are the types of political acts that most Americans have come to reject.”
It has now come to pass that once again Representative Johnson is correct. The mailing of these letters filled with lies, distortions and innuendo have turned out to be connected to a politically motivated act by her 5th Senatorial Seat opponent Robin Wright Jones. While there are no photographs of Wright Jones actually mailing these letters, these letters in effect have her political fingerprints all over them.
Despite the fact that the claims made in these letters are baseless, despite the fact that Representative Johnson will be vindicated and despite the fact that Representative Johnson’s name will be on the ballot, Wright Jones refuses to be deterred. She has now used these letters as a reason to file a lawsuit to remove Representative Johnson from the ballot.
Unfortunately for the constituents of the 5th Senatorial District frivolous, anonymous letters have now given birth to a frivolous lawsuit.
Johnson’s press conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday at 6000 West Florissant Ave.
The third candidate in the race, State Rep. Rodney Hubbard, has not commented on his two opponents’ legal battles. Hubbard is a client of PubDef.net publisher Antonio D. French.
April 27th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I’m not a lawyer, but her statement seems slanderous. Considering Jones’ petition contain proof of an address outside of the 5th deed, utility bill, etc.. Why not wait for your day in court? If she wins then Jones looks BAD in some eyes and Johnson moves in to 1st to finish 2nd as things stand today. However if she looses then Johnson is DONE! Instead of shining more light on her “Failing Campaign” and its baggage. How about she take a stand on vouchers and quit voting present!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Go Connie go!!!!!!—-someone has to stand up against lawlessness in politics. FYI Connie is lawyer she knows what she is doing and she has a lawyer who specializes in election law representing her—-I put my money on Connie—
April 29th, 2008 at 12:09 am
I was being sarcastic. After that press confrence BET!
April 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am
This press conference ranges from commical to ridiculous. What type of attorney is she? What type of legislator is she? Her execuses are absent of any substance or proof. She admitted that she was out of the district, her house was on sale (accidently according to her), she had no proof that she lived in the house on Tara and when she claims she was locked out of her own home, she did not call the police. Truth is that she was meeting with people so that she could run for the 26th Ward committeewoman. But true to form, she was so incompetent that she forgot to check the residency requirement for that position and she did not quality. Man, I never thought I would value term limits so much. I can’t wait until this person can no longer call herself a “public” servant.
April 29th, 2008 at 8:21 am
So who thinks that Connie is actually Connie Johnson? If Connie is not Connie Johnson, then perhaps you would be so kind as to offer Representative Johnson a campaign donation. Heaven knows that she has not been able to raise any money and things were so bad that at her kickoff event people were asked to contribute $5. It is a long road to truth and honesty. Maybe the rumors are true. This is a stalking horse candidacy, not a candidacy of someone who really wants to represent the interest of their community. Let’s all say a prayer for Rufus Tate. He is a good attorney but he has a terrible attorney.
April 29th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Who here thinks that stlvoice isn’t a paid staffer of a rival campaign?
If Connie Johnson was a stalking horse, why would she spend so much time pounding her opponents? Really, this stalking horse theory is tired.