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Thornleylv Donating Member (273 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-19-10 01:42 PM
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Sen. John Ensign will run, feels like he did nothing wrong
Edited on Fri Nov-19-10 01:43 PM by Thornleylv

Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) said Wednesday that his new plans to seek reelection in 2012 shouldn't be spoiled by his ill-famed marital indiscretions with the wife of a former high-ranking campaign staffer -- or the ensuing federal investigation.

"We've cooperated" with the investigations, Ensign told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. "I have never felt like I broke any laws or ethics rules."

More importantly, Ensign said, he didn't want the blemish on his record to carry over to his constituents' confidence in his ability to legislate effectively.

"I believe I still have a lot to offer the state and our country, and I believe just as passionately about a lot of issues," Ensign explained. "I think I can still contribute in a positive light


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joeybee12 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-29-10 12:23 PM
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1. He's right...
he really doesn't think he's done anything wrong...a member of the lucky sperm club, so rules don't apply to him.
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jeremyfive Donating Member (434 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 09:38 AM
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2. Nothing wrong? Oh dear God.
If you ignore that breaking your marital vows is illegal, and technically it is, there is also the matter of preferential hiring of the family members of those you are f*cking and the associated blackmail payments.

Where does this bozo get off thinking his hands are clean and "nothing illegal". Dear God, Washington is a cesspit.
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pscot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-15-10 11:30 AM
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3. Republicans always feel
they did nothing wrong. As Woody Allen said, without guilt people do terrible things.
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