I just can't get too excited over this as some kind of scandal.
Probably more companionship than hot stuff...although, ya never know nowadays.
Leni
Senator Cochran had his mistress on the payroll. He told his constituents he didn’t but he did. He attempted to destroy opponents who were spreading the truth. He reminds me of Bill Clinton who worked to destroy Paula Jones (and so many others) when she told the truth. Bearing false witness against your neighbors is a separate violation of the rules - beyond just spending time on the dark end of the street, or abusing government travel funds.
Cochran violated an important political rule: if you do something you and your constituents know is wrong, be smart enough not to get caught.