Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Congressman Mark Souder Forced to Step Down After Sex Scandal

Another career incumbent (CRUM), Mark Souder, bites the dust. Souder probably thought he could get away with anything. But he got caught. It's like a career criminal - they can't help themselves. The only way to stop them is by forcing them out of office:
Republicans are scrambling to hold onto Rep. Mark Souder's seat following the evangelical Christian's decision to resign over an extramarital affair with a staffer.

...The confession by Souder - an evangelical Christian who promoted abstinence education and was known for his outspoken views on religion - stunned some voters in his district.

"I just think it's a crying shame," said Jean Tarner, who owns the Huntington Street Bar in downtown Syracuse. "He's supposed to be setting the values for the youth. It's just too bad."
This video is hysterical:

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