Wow, another sex scandal. Well honestly I did think I would hear about it again in the future. Here's my problem. Everytime it is a democrat, rebulicans jump up and say, "See, he's a democrat." and visa versa. There are very good men and women on both sides of the fense as well as those who don't know what to do with the privaledge of leadership and who get messed up in bad situations. Now here's my point. WE PUT THEM THERE. Instead of jumping on the "see he is this party or that party came", hold them accountable whomever they are. People, its not the party that does it to them,it is themselves. You have Sen. Craig, Sen. Edwards. Cong. Mahoney, and now this guy. You people need to stop being just one party or the other and step back and look at the big picture. Somtimes, it might be best to vote against your own personal beliefs fo the good of all. Example civil rights for EVERYONE, no matter what. It's not the corrupt politician that makes me sick, cause it is going to happen, it's the stuborn, ignorant voters who play the blame game. Just hold people accountable for their own actions, and treat everyone with respect and dignity.

I am African American and from the south. So, comments that McCain supporters are racist won't apply with this comment. I won't vote Obama for several reasons. While I admire his struggle and appreciate his accomplishments, he has not demonstrated that it is his time. His heart is with serving citizens that have not realized the American dream. I am a single mother of three children again African American who raised my children to be responsible..to be responsible for their decisions good or bad and to point them in the direction of the tools that will make them successful. That responsibility was mine..not the government. If Obama could give those who did not receive such training a "fishing pole" so that they may eat for life it would be more beneficial to this country than "bailing out" those that put forth little effort for their own lives.

Yes, McCain is a Republican. I truley believe he is the republican of old and lives by the constitution. People can bring up Keating 5 all day. That's all they can find. However, he was exonerated along with John Glenn and they parted ways. I believe that George Bush and those that sit in the white house are the revised version of the Republican party that are full of greed and apathy toward those not like them. It has been very unfair for the media to choose a candidate. This I am convinced they have done. I have to watch both CNN and Fox to get the information I should get from any one of them in a fact related and fair way.

While it is exciting to have the possible promise of the first African American president, I would prefer the devil I know than one I don't. Democrats have had full control of the House and Senate. They are equally responsible for allowing this financial crisis and should be held accountable. So, I resist the movement that insists that they are not to blame and dedicated to the party. I am dedicated to someone who is going to protect my interests. McCain is trained to love her country and I believe he has her best interest at heart.

Ive heard some say she will be replaced before the weekend.

It doesn't matter what political party a politician is a part of because pretty much all of them are corrupt in one form or another. Sooner or later we are all politiconned by those who represent us.

Much of the same people here as were on the "scary" article. The only thing scarier than Obama being elected is all of his ignorant and loathing supporters.

It's very smart of Mahoney to approach this head on so that the Republican can stop this crap. The polls in FL are up for Democratics and they are running scared.

What about the shirts that Obama supporters were wearing during one of his rally's about Gov, Palin. That was so nasty the news won't even tell what it said? What about Obama supporters beaking in the GOP headquarters and writing hate stuff about Rep? What about the things that are said at the Obama Rally's? Oh I forgot its ok because its the messiah and he can do no wrong and the media wouldn't report it anyway. The hateful Obama supporters and the media are doing the same thing to Gov. Palin like they did to Hillary. Most of them are men. Do you guys think you are superior to women that you can talk about them like dogs? I would hate to be married to any of you that have such little respect for women.

Stock up on baked beans, water, and ammunition while you still can.

Well how interesting that many on this blog are after Sarah Palin for "unethical violations" when she was cleared of the charges. However, I wonder why Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Maxine Waters and company are in Congress and enjoying the high life and pointing fingers at everyone else for all of their corruption for the Housing and Banking Mess? Why are these "so-called leaders" not being held accountable for the mess we are in? I thought Barney Frank was in charge for the last two years…what in the heck was he doing besides "spewing hate and pointing fingers at others" and not accepting blame? If many on this blog would like to call only Republicans "liars, commiting fraud,etc" then they should remember that the previously mentioned Democrats and others voted to stop the deregulation of McCain's Freddy Mac and Fanny Mae in 2005, including…wait for it…."the chosen one" aka Obama and Clinton. All of this was due to greed, political correctness of economically qualifying people with housing loans (who should not have qualified), and not to mention the banks and lending institutions throwing "donations, etc" to Franks, "the chosen one," Dodd, etc….instead of tearing down Palin, go after the individuals who we should be really angry with…..

At least Mr. Mahoney stepped up and said there should be an investigation.
And like others have said - these types of scandals do nothing but sully the political process and disillusion voters from coming to the polls.

Enough is enough.

The sky is falling, the sky is falling.

Come on Biden, lighten up!

I'll respect this Florida Dem only if he resigns. He has not done anything by calling for an investigation by a Pelosi mislead House that does nothing for the people. Obama and his supporters have become too negative in personal attacks against McCain and Palin. Just look at this site! Obama's lack of executive experience makes him less qualified than Palin. She has shown great poise in spite of all the pathetic personal and partisan attacks on her. This will be the 2nd time I vote for a woman on the national ticket as I voted for Mondale-Ferraro in 84.

Democrats have been in control the past two years and the evidence shows that they are guilty for this financial mess — they are too stubborn to admit this is all their fault — Dodd, Pelosi, Frank, Reid and Obama continue to arrogantly act like they are totally innocent. I know Fanny and Freddie gave Obama over $100k. Why don't the guilty admit it? Since they will not, why should I trust them with another 2 years?

The policies of Obama and the Democratic Party have failed again. When Ohio had Republican Taft as Governor and a Republican controlled US Congress we had 5% unemployment, now with Democrat Gov. Strickland and a Democratic controlled US Congress, Ohio now has over 7% unemployment. The Democrats have had enough time. It is time for a change from their failed policies that forced banks to loan money to people without a job. We need people in office that are proven bipartisan like McCain who has a proven record of bringing people together. Obama is the most partisan politician in America, and we can’t afford an inexperienced “ruler wanna be” that will not work with all Americans.

Well isn't this sweet. This is the guy who claimed to be such a family man and criticized Foley which he deserved. But it is hard to call the pot black when the kettle is just as black. I remember when the democrats were calling for the republicans in that scandal to resign from the top down.. I wonder if Pelosi and Emanuel will resign or step down since they covered it up for a year to get him through the election and that they also paid off the woman in question. The media especially cnn and the main street media will probably never bring it up unless they were forced to like with Reverend Wright. I notice that they refuse to ask Obama or investigate him on ACORN or AYERS> That is okay with me I will be voting for McCain/ / Palin. I do not need to be hit in the head with a rock to see the obvious as the liberals do.

So, can I conclude that the House and Senate are full of sex perverts? I think they are putting Viagra or Cialis in the water at the Capitol. I am sick of hearing about these people and their sexual affairs. Stop wasting my taxes and put some of that money back in my pocket with a tax cut. Give me a break! Please.

You people are so sad. What in the world does Sarah Palin have to do with this democrat paying off his mistress? I know Sarah wasn't there she's not kinky like that. For once in your liberal lives put the blame where it goes instead of blaming others like you always do.
My God man up and take responsiblity for once.

Here's a story about a Democrat who abused his power, used taxpayer money to his advantage and cheated on his wife, and somehow, you all make it about Sarah Palin. This is why it is hard to take you seriously when you have a legitimate post.

well we should also have an investigation into chris dodd and barnet franks relationships with freddie and fannie and countrywide. we also need an investigation nto obamas connection with acorn. c'mon nancy bring them all before the court. dare you.

They also need to investigate Barney Frank, Chris Dodd and Chuck Shumer for their rolls in the fannie mae/freddie mac melt down and while we're at it, let's look closely at Obama's links to ACORN for it seems that Obama have not only excited the dead in Chicago to vote which is typical at elections but in other cities too.

Obama/Biden need to tell their supporters to stop being so angry and trashing Sarah Palin. It is very uncomming, especially when they tell McCain to tone down his supporters.

WOW! ABC going after one of their own Liberal Democrats?! Hell has frozen over. ABC better be care of Pelosi, Dodd & Frank are gonna break some knee caps. Thank you Lord, our prayers are being answered and the MSM is coming out of it's kool-aide-induced insanity!

Stats show 80% of North American have committed adultery. It appears this is part of our North American cultural landscape. So, why do we persist with the double standard and the hypocrisy once a person is in office? There are better things to focus on like the economy.

Scott L October 13th, 2008 7:17 pm ET
Wouldn't be the first time a Democrat had an affair while serving public office.
Sure Republicans have too, but seems to be more frequent in Democratic households.
Nice morals for our youth to look up to!
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Hasn't there been a series of Republican sex scandals over the past few years. The difference between them seems to be that the Dems scandals almost always involve women.

This guy is a jerk and should be OUT of politics!

Who is Vera Baker?

Oh brother

Its nice to see a politician offering himself up for investigation instead of dodging subpeona's then saying they're innocent when a *bipartisan* investigation says otherwise…..

God Bless America,

Scott L. You are an idiot!

He who is without sin….

Some stupid comments from obvious repubs. I don't think he's guilty but what's worse, fooling around with another woman or fooling around with young men? So don't you get all high and mightly and act as if only Democrats get into this sort of mess…at least he has the decency to ask that he be investigated because he feels he owes it to his constituents.

This only a month since the Detroit Mayor (DEM) Kwame or whatever his name is was convicted…Maybe they will be roomates in jail.

O'Bamas camp wants to talk about scary???? How about the fact that this Democrat (me) who has never voted for a Republican ever is so scared of O'Bama and the Socialists calling themselves Dem's in Congress that I am willing to vote for a Republican…Now thats scary.

What happened to the Democrats during Clinton era? they we're the reason I registered as a Democrat. Where are they? When did all these freaks calling themselves Democrats get elected? I guess we Dem's have been asleep and let the socialists take over.

Its sad that Palin came out swinging negativity before she could embody any policy or philosophy that is based on an ideal and not partisan politics. She will never win over the middle that could help her in a national election.

This dude needs to have a talk with Todd and Sarah Palin.Maybe he can teach them that lying,commting fraud,spewing hate and lies is not a good way to go.This guy should really be commended for doing the right thing.This is rare in politics, and of course McCain and Palin are above truth.

Tim Mahoney is very confident that he will be vindicated, asking for an investigation into his own action.

Even Nancy Pelosi, a fellow Democrat, called for an investigation into his actions. It seems that unlike the Republicans, the Democrats try not to hide their party members' indiscretions.

Ofcourse, the scandal is large and someone must be brought to justice. I am not sure how they are aligning this with Obama but they are trying. Scott L your right bot have had affirs however more Dems have affairs with someone of the opposit sex.

BARACK THE VOTE PEOPLE…………

POST THIS CNN… THANKS

Good be honest, be clear. We are SO tired of the politics of lies, hate, and division!

Wow, I am impressed. If it comes out that he hasn't done anything wrong, I hope he sticks around. We need more politicans that believe in ethics instead of fear 'em!

I think it's surprising that a politicians called for his own ethics investigation! I don't think one would do that unless they were innocent….or had dirt on the people running the ethics investigation…

Americans need to be smarter!!!! reading this log some people are hating on cnn for running it because their for mcbush! what are you crazy?? and then others are saying that the dem party and the rep party is bad because of this story!!! what when you ask for your own ethics committee to run an investigation it is because you are absolutely certain your innocent this is not an indictment against the dem party it is a commendation for the integrity of mahoney
Stop watching tv and read a book will ya

No comment but a question. The Alaskan Independent Party-What affiiliation does Gov Palin and her husband has with this organization?

Well here is someone for both McCain and Palin to look up to.

Even if he isn't telling the truth he at least doesn't try to
get a judge to block the investigation, Unlike some people…..

Thank you, Campbell Brown! It took McCain a LONG time to set the record straight. He had to be criticized from all directions before he stooped to do so! And he is still defending his rhetoric…. the only thing they did not do is burn Obama in effigy at their stumping!!

He's a fighter, he's a POW…. he's a maverick! McPooh…. I'm sick of hearing it….

Another dirty Dem. Well, what do you expect when the guy running on top of the Dem ticket has been the lawyer for a dirty organization like ACORN that's now linked to voter fraud in a number of states after putting undue pressure on the banking system to give loans to people who couldn't afford to own a house. Go ACORN…Go Obama…the dirtiest of all Chicago politicians, but we love him anyway here in Chicago.

Now the Republicans are accusing us of not being able to vote against Obama without being called a racist! This is disgusting.

We don't care what you call it. We are voting for Obama because he is the best man for the job!

Stop feeling sorry for McCain. He made his own bed, now he has to lie in it! You cannot blame Obama because McCain is running an attack campaign instead of an issue campaign!

ALL politicians around the world are either liars or committing adultery. NO new news there.

Notice how CNN buried this story in 'the ticker' instead of plastering it all over their front page like they do with Republican scandals..Not biased at all..

I find it interesting that some of you bloggers are some how trying to drag Sarah Palin into the conversation.. She has nothing to do with this perverted, corrupt democrat.

This is a report on a Democratic Congressional Rep. And all I read below except for a few are Palin Complaints lol. You people are rediculous. I can tell that most of the Palin Haters are sound byte intelectuals who murmur gossip like a drama oriented high school!

this is between him and his family

John McCain is an adulterer! He admits and wears his shame on his arm (Cindy) He is that proud of his cheating, lying, ammoral self.
Bush lied and doctored reports to start his vendetta against Iraq and crippled Americas economy in the process.
John McCain is trying to lie himself into office. Palin is lying because the GOP tells her what to say.
That is the GOP way. Always has been always will be.

Pretty impressive that he'd come out and basically say "dig all you want, I've got nothing to hide."

Unfortunately, Sarah Palin is the opposite - lie until people believe you.

So?

Obama’s belief in the ultimate rule that the ends justify the means is untenable for a presidential candidate!

Would you trust Tim Mahoney or Obama?

must be something in the water down there…that is Republican Mark Foleys old district…

Well, at least the man is asking for a trial before being convicted by the media and or his rivals. I find that a bit refreshing rather than denial and slander!

Oh, a democrat…. yes….

He must know he has nothing to hide. Good for him. Or did he just hide his crimes very well?

I'M MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE AFFAIRS THAT PALIN HAS BEEN HAVING, HOW CAN SHE STAND TO LOOK AT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE IN THE FACE, SO MANY LIES, AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS, SHE NEEDS TO BE IMPEACHED.

How refreshing to actually have a politician call for an ethics investigation to review the allegations. WOW, better than calling for a Judge to block an investigation like the Republicans did for Palin. I'm not for the 2 party system, but I think this guy says it all for the Democrats.

Republican, Democrat, a rat is a rat, plenty on both sides, I am sure!!!!

Didn't Palin just get a big report saying she was unethical?

Didn't McCain cheat on his wife and marry his mistress?????

What an honest man good for him hope he is right about himself.

Wouldn't be the first time a Democrat had an affair while serving public office.

Sure Republicans have too, but seems to be more frequent in Democratic households.

Nice morals for our youth to look up to!

I would not run for this seat! This is scary.

What??? no stonewalling??? no rabid lawyers filing motions? no whining about baseless attacks by the liberal media???

oh, yeah, hes a Democrat….

Jeez, there's another pattern showing among Democrats.

Are you people sure you want Obama&Co. ?

the silence is deafening.

I say it's time to out every politician for ethics and abuse of power. Palin has a real nerve standing in front of crowds and denying she was found guilty of abuse of power. the frightening thing is that there are many who will take her at her word. These are the voters we must fear more than the politicians who persuade them.

Another Demwitt in a sex scandal, oh me oh my it just unbelievable.

we are all LOL !!! Get rid of him……..

I'M BEYOND TIRED OF THE CORRUPTION; NO MATTER WHICH PARTY

WHY DO WE HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THIS CRAP????

WE NEED A REVOLUTION!!!

CNN why this story but nothing on Sara Palin's alleged affair with her husband's partner?

What would Sarah do? Call for an investigation of herself. YaBetcha .

know the republican s would never do that

now that i call honesty

CNN stop spining issues
and concentrate on facts

we know you want McBUsh again.