Thursday, November 29, 2012
Having second thoughts: Felon lawmaker Laughton reconsidering whether to resign
By MARYALICE GILL
Staff Writer
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/985260-469/felon-lawmaker-laughton-reconsidering-whether-to-submit.htmlNASHUA – The state's first elected transgender lawmaker, who announced plans to relinquish the N.H. House seat after news surfaced about her felony convictions, is having second thoughts about stepping down.
"I am going to put the question out to all of you ..." Laughton, D-Nashua, posted on Facebook around noon Wednesday. "Should I pull out and resign or not. Keep in mind I have said that I would on TV. I have the letter in hand all I have to do is sign it and send it to the State."
Her statements came a day after she announced she would vacate her seat amid pressure to resign due to felony convictions in 2008. Her second thoughts lasted throughout the day Wednesday.