Don't Let The Freezer Hit Your Ass on the Way Out
From this diary from Virginia Dem.
Memo to Dem Caucus: Demand Jefferson's resignation
To whom it may concern:
I've noticed that the Democratic campaign effort for 2006 is attempting to run against a Republican "culture of corruption" this year. I understand where you're coming from - between the Abramoff and MZM scandals, there is plenty of grist for that mill.
However, a certain Democratic congressman is undermining this effort. Rep. William Jefferson has apparently been up to no good - getting caught on tape (and with $90,000 in his freezer) in a bribery scandal. Despite the rock solid evidence compiled by the FBI, Rep. Jefferson still insists on running for office.
My plea is obvious. Tell Mr. Jefferson to resign immediately.
[...] Do this, and you send a powerful (albeit belated) message to the country: The Democratic party stands strong against corruption. Otherwise, the "culture of corruption" theme will ring hollow, especially if this man is running for re-election in 2006.
If you truly care about ethics, the choice is obvious. And each day that passes, the danger to the party and its hopes in 2006 grow.
William Jefferson HAS GOT TO GO IMMEDIATELY, LIKE YESTERDAY. If we want any chance of taking back the House in 2006 or 2008, we need to purge the party of any and every type of corruption.
Memo to Dem Caucus: Demand Jefferson's resignation
To whom it may concern:
I've noticed that the Democratic campaign effort for 2006 is attempting to run against a Republican "culture of corruption" this year. I understand where you're coming from - between the Abramoff and MZM scandals, there is plenty of grist for that mill.
However, a certain Democratic congressman is undermining this effort. Rep. William Jefferson has apparently been up to no good - getting caught on tape (and with $90,000 in his freezer) in a bribery scandal. Despite the rock solid evidence compiled by the FBI, Rep. Jefferson still insists on running for office.
My plea is obvious. Tell Mr. Jefferson to resign immediately.
[...] Do this, and you send a powerful (albeit belated) message to the country: The Democratic party stands strong against corruption. Otherwise, the "culture of corruption" theme will ring hollow, especially if this man is running for re-election in 2006.
If you truly care about ethics, the choice is obvious. And each day that passes, the danger to the party and its hopes in 2006 grow.
William Jefferson HAS GOT TO GO IMMEDIATELY, LIKE YESTERDAY. If we want any chance of taking back the House in 2006 or 2008, we need to purge the party of any and every type of corruption.