Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth) released the following statement regarding new information appearing to indicate that the Sherrill campaign was made aware of concerns involving then-Centenary University President and now-Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell. Apparently, a potential whistleblower from Centenary College contacted the Sherrill campaign with concerns about Caldwell. There was initial receptiveness to hear the whistleblower out, but then an abrupt termination of contact.
“The Caldwell situation is, and must, run its course. But this new, under-reported, revelation appears to be a separate potential scandal and raises troubling questions: What did Governor Sherrill, Lt. Governor Caldwell, and their staff know, when did they know it, what did they do about it? Lastly, was there an overt attempt to muzzle a potential whistleblower?
“This is a scandal within the scandal. If concerns about Caldwell’s conduct were brought to the Sherrill campaign before voters had the opportunity to judge him, and those concerns were ignored, ghosted, or blocked, that raises serious questions about the Governor’s vetting process and judgment. And, let’s face it, if it comes to that, it’s much easier to replace a candidate than a sitting Lt. Governor.
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