House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calf.) said Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) should resign after he was convicted of lying to the FBI about illegal campaign contributions. Fortenberry was found guilty on March 24 of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities who were investigating illegal contributions to his 2016 election campaign, the Justice Department announced. “I want to discuss with him today,” McCarthy said, but added, “I think he had his day in court. And I think if he wants to appeal, he can go do that as a private citizen. “But I think out of respect, let me talk to him today. But I think when someone’s convicted, it’s time to resign,” McCarthy said. “Yes.” McCarthy’s approval of Fortenberry’s resignation is a tough blow for the Nebraska Republican. In the past, McCarthy has defended GOP members like Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), who was censured by the majority Democrat …