We would be remiss if we didn't note that Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) was indicted yesterday on 16 counts of bribery and other charges. Jefferson, who successfully ran for reelection in 2006 despite the cloud of a criminal probe and vigorous Democratic party opposition, had been the subject of a long FBI investigation that broke with the discovery of $90,000 in marked cash in Jefferson's freezer 2 years ago. Although he is yet to face trial, the evidence (including a videotape of Jefferson taking a bribe) seems compelling.
As much as the Rebunglecans have tried to corner the market on corruption and hypocrisy in the past, Jefferson is an unfortunate reminder that shady characters come in all races, religions and political persuasions.
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