美國共和黨參選人被曝大學(xué)文憑造假
佛羅里達(dá)州州議會的一位共和黨候選人上周一對外致歉，稱自己并沒有完成自己的大學(xué)學(xué)位，但她表示將繼續(xù)參加競選，并聲稱“從現(xiàn)在起，以身作則。”
Melissa Howard posted a photo of herself with what looked like a Miami University diploma after being accused of lying about her degree.
梅麗莎·霍華德之前曾發(fā)布了一張她自己的照片，看起來像是邁阿密大學(xué)的文憑，但隨后被人指控學(xué)位造假。
The Ohio university later sent reporters a statement saying she attended the school, but nevergraduated and the diploma Howard posted has inaccuracies.
這座位于俄亥俄州的大學(xué)隨后向記者發(fā)送了一則聲明，稱霍華德確實(shí)上過這所學(xué)校，但沒有畢業(yè)，霍華德發(fā)布的大學(xué)文憑確實(shí)不對。
Howard posted an apology on her campaign Facebook page and admitted she didn't graduate from the school.
霍華德之后在她競選的Facebook頁面上發(fā)表了道歉聲明，并承認(rèn)她未從該校畢業(yè)。
"I made a mistake in saying that I completed my degree. What I did was wrong and set a bad example for someone seeking public service. I am staying in the race and intend to win and lead by example from now on," she said.
她說：“我向大家撒了謊，對大家說我獲得了大學(xué)學(xué)位。我現(xiàn)在意識到自己是錯(cuò)的，為那些競爭公共服務(wù)的候選人樹立了不良形象。我將繼續(xù)參與競選，并以身作則直到贏得競選。”
Even if she dropped out, it's too late to get her name off the ballot ahead of the Aug. 28 primary. Vote by mail ballots were sent out a month ago.
即使她現(xiàn)在退出，但是在8月28日的初選之前，要把她的名字從選票名單上取消已經(jīng)太遲了。一個(gè)月前，投票已通過郵遞寄出。
The seat represents portions of Manatee and Sarasota counties, where about 20,000 Republican votes have already been cast.
馬納蒂縣和薩拉索塔縣的部分地區(qū)的選民代表中已經(jīng)有大約2萬名共和黨人進(jìn)行投票。
While some have taken to social media to say Howard should drop out, local party officials say the matter should be left to voters.
盡管一些人在社交媒體上稱霍華德應(yīng)該退出，但當(dāng)?shù)攸h派官員稱，此次事件的最終決定權(quán)應(yīng)該留給選民。
"We should just let nature take its course. Let the voters decided if they want her to win the primary," said Manatee County Republican committeewoman Peggy Simone.
馬納提縣共和黨委員會成員佩吉·西蒙表示：“我們應(yīng)該讓一切順其自然，讓選民們決定她能否贏得初選。”
