Looks like the Democrats have finally awakened, at least House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has, and she has asked William Jefferson (D-LA) to resign from the Ways and Means Committee.
Jefferson was the Congressman with the freezer full of marked bills that the FBI allegedly slipped him in a bribery sting. Now I understand many on both sides of the aisle are upset with the FBI for raiding the Congressman's private offices under what lawmakers of both parties said were unconstitutional circumstances. But I think the Democrats should hold themselves to a higher standard, and when one of their own is embroiled in this kind of corruption, they should seek his resignation until his case is cleared to avoid the least appearance of impropriety.
Call me old fashioned, but I think what is good for the goose is gravy for the gander. Time for our elected officials to play by the rules.
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