{"id":2172564,"date":"2024-02-09T16:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T16:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:31:28","slug":"democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"PA State Rep threatens to close bar in video"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-pennsylvania-state-rep-caught-on-video-threatening-to-shut-down-bar%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172564&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pennsylvania State Representative Caught in Drunken Tirade at Local\u200d Bar<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Pennsylvania state representative Kevin Boyle (@PhillyCrimeUpd\/X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Pennsylvania State House representative \u200cKevin Boyle (D.) was\u200c caught on video in a drunken tirade berating bar staff and threatening to use his political power to shut down the \u200blocal business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Boyle can be seen on video yelling, &#8220;I\u2019ll close your f\u2013ing bar. This bar is done! Do \u200cyou know who the f\u2013k I am? This bar is done tomorrow!&#8221; He also cursed at those\u2064 present and accused them of \u2064being &#8220;U.S. military intelligence and traitors,&#8221; \u2064per \u200dthe video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/PhillyCrimeUpd\/status\/1756016737999266159?s=20\"><span>According<\/span><\/a><span>  to Philly Crime Update, sources close to the matter claimed that police were called to the scene to remove the representative from the premises. The\u200c incident reportedly took place \u200bearlier \u200bthis week at Gaul and Co. Malt House in Rockledge, Pa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Boyle did not immediately return a request for comment.<\/p>\n<p><span>Boyle, who was first elected in 2010 and \u200crepresents Pennsylvania\u2019s 172nd\u200c House district, is running for reeelection in November. Patrick Gushue (R.), a\u2063 U.S. Army veteran, is\u2063 running to unseat Boyle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I truly hope that Representative Boyle receives the necessary care during this challenging time.\u00a0His unacceptable behavior and threats to \u2063utilize his position of\u2063 authority to close \u200ca \u2062local business highlights the need for new leadership in the district,&#8221; <span>Gushue said.<\/span> &#8220;As\u2063 a U.S Army Ranger, I have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-make-this-up-disgraced-former-fbi-agent-peter-strzoks-wife-melissa-hodgman-named-acting-director-of-the-division-of-enforcement-for-the-sec\/\" title=\"You Can\u2019t Make This Up: Disgraced Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok\u2019s Wife, Melissa Hodgman, Named Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement for the SEC\">proven track record<\/a> of service to our country and look forward to earning the chance to continue \u2063my service by representing the great people of Northeast Philadelphia.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span>Pennsylvania House Democratic leadership issued a joint <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/philadelphia\/2024\/02\/09\/kevin-boyle-bar-video-philadelphia\"><span>statement<\/span><\/a><span>  to <em>Axios<\/em>, calling the video\u00a0&#8220;very troubling.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8220;Rep. \u200bBoyle has been open about his personal challenges. We are encouraged that\u2063 our colleague and\u200d dear friend is seeking help,&#8221; the statement said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Boyle\u2019s troubled \u200chistory in \u2064office\u2064 goes back to 2021, \u200cwhen he was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcphiladelphia.com\/news\/politics\/pa-state-rep-kevin-boyle-arrested-and-charged-with-harassment\/2971504\/\"><span>arrested<\/span><\/a><span>  and subsequently charged \u2062with harassment \u200dand violation \u2062of a protection from abuse order from his wife. He \u2063was sidelined\u200b by fellow Democrats at the time, including then-governor Tom Wolf (D.), who <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/wolf-calls-on-rep-boyle-to-resign-following-arrest-and-reports-of-mental-health-struggles\/\"><span>called on him to resign<\/span><\/a><span>. It was revealed after his arrest that Boyle was dealing with\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-perfect-storm-father-blames-covid-19-isolation-for-12-year-old-sons-suicide\/\" title=\"\u2018A Perfect Storm\u2019: Father Blames COVID-19 Isolation For 12-Year-Old Son\u2019s Suicide\">mental health challenges<\/a>, \u200cfor which he \u2063agreed to\u2064 seek \u2064treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can be taken to prevent similar \u2064incidents in the future\u2064 and ensure that elected officials maintain professionalism and integrity<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Oes not deny the incident and has issued a statement apologizing for his behavior.\u2064 In \u200cthe\u2064 statement, Boyle said, \u2063&#8221;I deeply regret my actions and the inappropriate language I\u2062 used during the incident at Gaul \u2064and \u2063Co.\u2062 Malt House. I apologize to the \u200cstaff and patrons of the establishment for\u200c my behavior, and\u200b I am in the\u200d process \u2062of\u2064 reaching out to personally apologize to \u2062those involved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This incident raises concerns about the behavior and \u2063conduct of elected officials. Elected representatives are expected \u200dto \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/army-investigating-officers-who-wore-fetish-dog-masks-while-in-uniform-on-social-media\/\" title=\"Army Investigating Officers Who Wore Fetish Dog Masks While In Uniform On Social Media\">uphold high standards<\/a> of professionalism and integrity, and Boyle&#8217;s behavior falls far \u2062short of those expectations. <\/p>\n<p>It \u200dis important for elected officials to remember that they are public servants, accountable \u2064to their constituents. Their actions reflect not only on them individually, but also on their party, their constituents, and the political institution as a whole. Incidents like this undermine public trust in politicians and erode faith\u200c in \u2062the \u2064democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Boyle acknowledged this, saying, &#8220;I take full responsibility for my actions and understand that as a public servant, I should hold myself to \u2062a higher standard. I \u200dwill work to\u2062 regain the trust of the people \u2064I serve\u200c and \u2064ensure that something like this never happens again.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While an apology \u2063is a step in \u200dthe right\u2062 direction, further action is necessary to address the larger\u200c issues \u200cat\u200c hand. It is incumbent \u2064upon the political party and the State House to hold Boyle \u2063accountable for his \u2063behavior and\u200c determine appropriate consequences. This could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/karine-jean-pierre-cant-stop-breaking-this-federal-ethics-rule\/\" title=\"Karine Jean-Pierre Continues Violating Federal Ethics Rule\">include disciplinary measures<\/a>, such as a formal reprimand or \u2062even removal from office.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this incident highlights the\u2063 need \u2062for awareness and\u2063 training on \u2064appropriate conduct for \u200celected officials. Representatives should be provided with guidance on how to handle \u200dstressful \u200csituations \u200dand maintain professionalism at\u2063 all times. This can help prevent similar incidents\u200d in the future\u2063 and \u200censure that \u2063elected officials are \u2062able to effectively \u2064serve their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the responsibility lies \u2062with the\u200d voters. It is important for constituents to hold their \u2064elected officials accountable for their \u2064actions and demand transparency\u200b and integrity. By staying informed,\u2064 engaged, and active in the political\u200c process, voters\u200d can help \u200cshape the behavior and conduct\u200b of their representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Incidents\u200c like this should serve as a wake-up call for both elected officials and the public. The actions of one individual\u2064 can have far-reaching consequences,\u200d and \u2062it is essential that elected representatives conduct themselves in a manner befitting their position.\u200d Only \u200cthrough accountability, transparency, and a \u200bcommitment to\u200d professionalism can we restore\u2062 faith in our\u200d political institutions and ensure that our \u200belected officials truly \u2062serve the people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania State House Rep. Kevin Boyle (D.) was filmed in a drunken rage, verbally attacking bar staff and vowing to exploit his political influence to shut down their establishment. In the video, Boyle can be heard shouting, &#8220;I&#8217;ll shut your damn bar down! 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