Posted on 05/18/2010 6:11:33 AM PDT by rdl6989
Eight-term Rep. Mark Souder will announce his resignation Tuesday after it came to light that he was conducting an affair with a female staffer who worked in his district office, Fox News has learned.
Multiple senior House sources indicated that the extent of the affair would have landed Souder before the House Ethics Committee.
Elected as a family values conservative as part of the Republican revolution in 1994, Souder survived a tough re-election challenge in 2008 and survived a contested primary two weeks ago.
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i was suprised you didn’t get several comments on it. thank you.
That doesn’t bug me so much. Districts are gerrymandered every 10 years. I’ve never liked residency rules for that reason. A vindictive legislature can push somebody out of a district that he would easily represent.
I’m curious as to the reasons for your emnity (you’ve made assertions without evidence) but I suppose Stutzman is the nominee and if the active members of the party aren’t upset with it, then that’s fine.
Thank you. Looks like the Repubs are pushing Souder out on a very busy news day hoping the story gets little coverage. The only positives in this mess are that local Indiana Repubs get to pick his replacement, and its 6 months until election day. Did he have a serious primary challenger who might be a strong general election candidate?
some people don’t believe in divorce.... not just catholics. “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
May 18, 2010 | 10:09 AM ET
Rep. Souder Had Affair with Staffer Tracy Jackson
FOX has confirmed that the aide Souder had an affair with is Tracy Jackson, a part-time aide who worked in his northern Indiana district office.
Jackson is still on staff.
She is described as being in her mid-40s and married.
Jackson handled communications for Souder in the district and periodically travelled with him.
According to Legistorm.com, Jackson earned $12,541.70 from Souder's office last year.
She came to work for Souder in December, 2004 as what is described as a "special assistant/communications." She earned $533.33 that year.
Fox has learned that Souder initially discussed retiring at the end of this term, but not standing for re-election. However, after talking with his family over the weekend, decided to resign.
Souder and senior House leaders discussed his exit over the weekend.
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Because a majority of voters in Rangel's district approve of Rangel's behavior.
Is that him? Someone actually had an affair with that?
elected as a family values conservative..
.. in the vein of Mark Sanford and countless more mortals masquerading as conservatives.. who almost bend over backward to walk the walk
Exactly. There is no better explanation.
I’m guessing they have more opportunities than the common voter, but I may be wrong there. DC is probably more conducive to that happening.
“She is described as being in her mid-40s and married.”
What word is the male equivalent of “slut”? They seem made for each other!/s
Great, AFTER the primary this happens. Ought to be horsewhipped for that alone.
Bill Clinton could hardly be called hot stuff himself, especially those flabby thighs and flabbier lips -- it's not about looks with these gals, it's all about the power, the money they garner. Look at the *goodies* Baucus was getting for his staffer homewrecker girlfriend.
O yes, And in future, if a Republican is having an affair, please post a recent photo of the other party to the affair. Instead of condemning her, we may, may I say, based on the Souder photo, wish to commend her for mercy.
Why, may I be permitted to ask, is this doofus resigning? Barney Frank's apartment was HQ for a queer whorehouse operation. Has he resigned? Please, Souder, make a "clean breast" of it and let's move on with your vote in our pockets. Do penance and we'll forgive and forget, as long as you vote our way.
What is it about Republican politicians not being able to
keep their pants zipped! Geez, louise!
Post #96 shows the other party..
how ever if this was a rat he would stay even if he got caught taking bribes and stuffing money into the freezer or not paying taxes
oh wait
my thoughts too.
rats never gave up their seats
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