First, we had the disclosure of Republican Rep. Mark Foley making improper advances to underage pages.

Now we have Republican Rep. Curt Weldon being accused of improperly helping his lobbyist daughter gain lucrative contacts.

In each of these stories, the accused claim that these revelations are merely partisan tactics, attempts by Democrats to sway voter sentiment.

Um, Mr. Pot, may I introduce you to Mr. Kettle?

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