Yes, they are just like Kerry, gifts that keep on giving.
We may not have to worry too much - - Pubbies get other Pubbies to step down on the slightest suggestion of impropriety. Dims just say everyone does it, lie and/or ignore anything one of their's did and keep going. That said, I think if anyone on either side is found to have ties to Abramoff or his lobbying firms that are not above board, they're not going to be able to hang on - - if the Congress doesn't ask them to step down, the American people will be sure they're made to.
I think you are right and the whole country will be better off for it.