Jefferson And Reid Screwed Up

Rep. Jefferson [D-La.] and Sen. Reid [D-Nev.] - what the hell were these guys thinking? Or maybe that's it, they weren't thinking. These guys have stepped in a fresh cow-pattie, and now they're trying to convince us it doesn't stink. Well, it does stink!

The most obvious case is that of Rep. Jefferson. Federal officers have him on tape accepting a bribe of $100,000. His home was searched and $90,000 was found hidden in his freezer. It is pretty obvious that indictments and convictions are in Jefferson's future. It is a futile gesture for him to try to hold on to his office. Even Tom DeLay, one of the crookedest people in Washington, knew when it was time to resign. Rep. Jefferson needs to realize that for the good of the democratic party, his time is now. To delay this will not help Jefferson, but would continue to smear the party. Show a little class Mr. Jefferson. Resign now.

Then there's Senator Reid. You'd think with his age and service, he'd know better than to accept gifts from people who wanted to influence legislation he was working on. I know here in Texas this is drummed into a new government employee his first day on the job. But Reid did it. He accepted several tickets to high-dollar fights from the Nevada Boxing Commission at a time that legislation affecting boxing was pending in Congress. As stupid as this was, there's no proof that the tickets bought any influence. But there is also no proof that it didn't. At the very least, Reid's actions are a breach of ethics. He needs to stop acting like he did nothing wrong. His actions were also a smear on the democratic party.

Senator Reid needs to admit his actions were a breach of ethics, apologize to the people, and promise it will never happen again [and keep that promise]. If he does, I think he'll be pleasantly surprised at how forgiving the American people can be to an honest man. Any other action will simply result in a lack of trust for Reid, and by association the democratic party. The ball is now in Reid's court - will it be honesty or denial? He will be judged by his choice.