This was a masterful handling (by the Dems) of William Jefferson's indictment on Monday.
("Indicted congressman steps down from House panel" - CNN.com). I would bet this resignation letter was written by Prime Minister Pelosi's staff and then sent over for Jefferson's signature. And I liked this tidbit from the article, Democrats who control the House nominated Jefferson for a seat on the Homeland Security Committee but never got around to voting on it.
"It is Jefferson's only committee assignment. His Democratic colleagues had appointed him to the Homeland Security Committee earlier in the year -- a move that outraged some GOP members -- but the nomination was never voted on by the full House of Representatives."
And, of course, Jefferson is steadfastly claiming his innocence; his lawyer told reporters:
". . .the indictment fails to show that Jefferson 'promised anyone any legislation' in exchange for bribes.
"There is no suggestion that he promised anyone any appropriations. There were no earmarks. There were no government contracts," Trout said.
Uh, okay.
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