November 4, 2008
Posted: 10:24 PM ET

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Mahoney admitted to affairs.
Mahoney admitted to affairs.

NEW YORK (CNN) – A Democratic lawmaker who won his seat after his predecessor became mired in scandal lost his bid for re-election after becoming embroiled in scandal himself.

Rep. Tim Mahoney of Florida's 16th district was defeated by Republican Tom Rooney, a lawyer and former Army officer.

Mahoney recently admitted having two extramarital affairs and paying one woman to keep quiet. He won his seat in 2006 partly by stressing family values after Republican Rep. Mark Foley resigned in disgrace. Foley had sent racy Internet messages to male former Capitol Hill pages.

Filed under: Florida • House Democrats • House of Representatives


Lor   November 5th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Sara, there is no place for your prejudism here, and if you think for a minute that the Good Lord is happy with your words, then think again. If you don't have anything constructive or educated to say, then don't say anything please!

oshomah Peter,NIGERIA   November 4th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

In a land where rule of law is respected there is order and progress. I wish things like this can happen in Africa. U can't imagine the enomity of progress and development that will take place.

COLORADO   November 4th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

I am so happy right now, I was worried about PA and Ohio, but now I feel vindicated. A great night for America! Obama has won!

Philip   November 4th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

CNN: You know what won this election?

Anger.

We've had to sit on our hands for the last 4 years… For the last 8 years really…

It's even hard to be entirely celebratory tonight – We are satisfied and elated with the results, don't get me wrong. But deep, simmering anger is what is winning the day.

Finally; good riddance.

This country is bigger and better than what they had hoped to turn it into. We're claiming it back; it is ours. Get out of the way. We are the face of "real" America. Look at us in the eyes tonight in Chicago.

Now, let's see about this Supreme Court thing…

Anon   November 4th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

"Family values"? You, sir, are disgraceful.

Gena   November 4th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

I'm a Democrat who totally agrees with this outcome. Mahoney's actions are deplorable – and render him undeserving of re-election.

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE, VOTE A STRAIGHT DEMOCRATIC TICKET!   November 4th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Think with the big head next time!!

Tiff of lithia springs   November 4th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

GOOD FOR HIM!!

THIS IS THE WAY TO LOOSE WOMEN VOTERS.

james   November 4th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

hmmm makes you wonder how much work these politicians actually do since they seem to have so much time to have affairs. Do these guys have no shame???

Edward   November 4th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Ignorance can be fixed.
Stupidity cannot.
8 years later, look how much American voters have learned.

Meta   November 4th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I find it funny as a 31 year old white female in Democratic NY who is Republican to hear your analyst call the Republican party a bunch of confederate old white men!! I am very proud to be a rpublican, I would like to point out how my Democratic state Mrs. Clintons Senate seat, has one of the largest budget issues in the country!! I believe this counrty still needs values, and the Repubican party still believes that. Don't clump me with the "old boys" just because I have beliefs and principals that I in!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

Independent Mary   November 4th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

This is the exact same reason that MCCAIN should lose also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sara   November 4th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Why do countries with predominately black people enslave their own, kill their own, exterminate their own, starve their own, and do it in America as well even after they are elected officials??? And why do white people get blamed for correcting what blacks started and continue to do all over the world???

Why???

Prejudice is right!!!

You Are!!!

Kristopher   November 4th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

This is America, common sense is a Federal crime.

Anthony W Kime   November 4th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

This is beyond party lines it is up to the indivilual. If it is was good enough for the gay republican to lose his job than it is good enough for the Straight democrait. The people have spoken.

Andrew   November 4th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Im a democrat and i think this turned out exactly as it should. These types of actions have no place in politics and just cause people to lose faith in their elected officials. I was 13 when the Clinton scandal took place, but was still disgusted when i heard about it.

Jay Ontario Canada   November 4th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Why with 78 % reported have you not called the sunshine state… Do you want us to watch your station till 6 am

Melvin   November 4th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Looks like McPain has been crowned President of the Confederacy as he/she campaigned to be.

Jay   November 4th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Men are pigs….has nothing to do with their work for the public

Peter (CA)   November 4th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

That's the way it should be….doesn't matter if they are Democrats or Republicans. This kind of stuff has no place in a government that is supposed to be responsive to the people.

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