a partial diagram of GOP corruption
The New York Times has published a handy chart of some key GOP scandals in Washington.
Let it be noted that the major only Democratic scandal in Washington (William Jefferson’s bribery, with video evidence) has resulted in calls for his resignation (see here, here, here, and this Salon article by Tim Grieve.) As Jonathan Singer notes at MyDD, Democrats call for ethics investigations of their own members; Republicans give the crooks on their side of the aisle standing ovations. That’s quite a contrast, and one that I hope is remembered in the voting booth come November.
What does it say about congressional Republicans that, after barely a decade of control, have become far more corrupt than Democrats were after 40 years?
(Thanks to TomPaine for the tip.)
update (2:39pm):
According to ThinkProgress, Pelosi has asked Jefferson to resign from the Ways & Means committee:
Dear Congressman Jefferson:In the interest of upholding the high ethical standard of the House Democratic Caucus, I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Ways and Means Committee.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader
She should have asked him to give up his congressional seat, pack his bags, and return to his constituents to beg their forgiveness.