INSIDE WASHINGTON: Democrats hit ethics pothole

AP ^ | February 19, 2009 | Larry Margasak

[jazusamo]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration and the new Congress are rapidly giving Republicans the same "culture of corruption" issue that Democrats used so effectively against the GOP before coming to power.

Democrats' ethical issues are popping up at a dizzying pace, after less than two months of party control of both the White House and Congress. Freshman Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill. is only the latest embarrassment.

[jazusamo]

It seems Nancy and Harry's culture of corruption is coming back to bite them.

[NormsRevenge]

ouch.

wha’ goes around.. yada yada. ;-)

[icwhatudo]

UPDATED CULTURE OF CORRUPTION (PLEASE PM ME ANY ADDITIONAL INFO)

Scorecard On Obama picks:

Richardson-pay to play scandal-withdraws
Geitner- Tax cheat confirmed
Daschle- Tax cheat withdraws
Killefer-Tax cheat withdraws
Solis (husband)-Tax Cheat-confirmed

On other dem scandals:

Rangel-Tax cheat under investigation
Franken-Tax cheat in senate recount
Governor Blagojevich-pay to play scandal-impeached
Baltimore Mayor Dixon- indicted on perjury, theft charges
Racine Mayor Becker-Arrested For Child Porn & Soliciting Minors
Hartford Mayor Perez- arrested For Bribery
Birmingham Mayor Langford- arrested on federal charges
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick-released from jail after 99 days
Portland mayor Adams- admitted that he had gay sex with teen intern
Chicago Alderwoman Troutman-Plead guilty to tax fraud and mail fraud
Chris Dodd - sweetheart finance deal with Countrywide
John Coyner’s wife, Detroit City Council President Monica Conyers -implicated in Detroit bribery case
Tim Mahoney (D-FL) - Offered $121,000 payoff and $50,000 a year job for two years to quiet former staffer who was his mistress.
Rep William J. Jefferson (D-LA) on trial on 6 counts including bribery. (Hid 90,000 cash in freezer)
NY Governor Eliot Spitzer - federal wiretaps reveal involvement with prostitution ring.
US Rep. Carnahan (D-MO) lien filed on his home for $17,364 unpaid bill from roofer
State Senator Dianne Wilkerson(MA) resigned after arrest on federal bribery charges.(Stuffed bribes in bra)
State Senator J. James Marzilli(MA) resigned after he was indicted on charges of accosting four women.
Sen. Roland Burris(D-IL) lied about “pay to play” contacts

D.C. Council member and former Mayor Marion Barry-

1990- arrested in a sting operation for crack cocaine use and possession.
2002, U.S. Park Police find crack cocaine and pot in Barry’s Jaguar.
2005-tested positive for marijuana and cocaine use.
2006-sentenced to three years probation for misdemeanor charges of failing to pay federal and local taxes
2009-prosecutors filed a motion in federal court to revoke Barry’s probation for not filing his 2007 taxes which violated his probation.

Obama’s COS Rahm Emanuel lived rent-free for years in the home of Rep. Rosa De Lauro (D-Conn.) - and failed to disclose the gift, as congressional ethics rules mandate.

[cups]

Both parties are equally corrupt.Just one side receives more media coverage than the other...That’s the only difference

[NormsRevenge]

I hear ya, both definitely have ethically challenged party members .. Pubs do seem to get a lot more of the mainstream media’s attention, ya have to dig deep to find the dirt on Dems.. unless you hang out here. ;-)

[jazusamo]

Excellent list. Hopefully Murtha’s name will be added if the Fed investigation results in charges against him.

[LottieDah]

Democrats and ethics in the same sentence...I think now.

[Huskrrrr]

I can't wait for Obama to ask us all to “contribute” alittle more in the way of “new revenue” increases. My response will be "Get the money from the tax cheats in your cabinet first".

[LottieDah]

My post was supposed to read...Democrats and ethics in the same sentence...I think NOT!

[He who knoweth not his name]

From the pothole

[Paine in the Neck]

More like a sinkhole...



Hopefully, it swallows them all.

[Malone LaVeigh]

I think pothole is a bit of an understatement.

[jazusamo]

I figured so and agree.

[jazusamo]

Murtha mentioned in AP piece. :)

[OneWingedShark]

>Both parties are equally corrupt.Just one side receives more media coverage than the other...That’s the only difference

Agreed. I should like to have them all thrown in jail or executed for their crimes... then we can get some more in office... and if they need it, we throw them in jail or execute them for their crimes... repeat until politicians respect justice.

[RedMonqey]

Most... Ethical... Ever...

[dirtboy]

Looks like AP is acknowledging the obvious while not covering the most damning aspects of the ethics issues. Typical.

[PhiKapMom]

It is not a pot hole but a huge sinkhole!

[End Times Sentinel]

NICE WORK IC!

Any thought of putting a running total on your homepage? I'd definitely bookmark that!

[jazusamo]

Yep, everything in the piece can’t be denied. They can now say they are balanced in reporting and idiots will believe it.