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Why does it seem that in the majority of cases when a Republican is accused of unethical, illegal, immoral behavior they resign and their seat then becomes a possible Democrat pickup? Examples being Foley, DeLay, Bob Ney, Duke Cunningham, Bob Livingston and Dan Crane.
But, when a Democrat engages in unethical or criminal behavior they not only refuse to resign but often get re-elected. If they do resign the seat tends to remain in the Democrat column.?
Examples:
Mel Reynolds- sex with 16 year old refused to give up seat then lost to Jesse Jackson, jr.
Alcee Hastings- As a judge he was impeached for taking bribes and commiting perjury. He is curently in line for a chairmanship in the U.S. House.
Dollar Bill Jefferson- We know.
Gary Studds- Censured for sexual relationship with 17 year-old male. Re-elected 6 times after that.
Ted Kennedy- Kills female campaign worker while driving drunk then fails to immediately call for help. He also contacted his lawyer before police. Continues to be re-elected.
But, when a Democrat engages in unethical or criminal behavior they not only refuse to resign but often get re-elected. If they do resign the seat tends to remain in the Democrat column.?
Examples:
Mel Reynolds- sex with 16 year old refused to give up seat then lost to Jesse Jackson, jr.
Alcee Hastings- As a judge he was impeached for taking bribes and commiting perjury. He is curently in line for a chairmanship in the U.S. House.
Dollar Bill Jefferson- We know.
Gary Studds- Censured for sexual relationship with 17 year-old male. Re-elected 6 times after that.
Ted Kennedy- Kills female campaign worker while driving drunk then fails to immediately call for help. He also contacted his lawyer before police. Continues to be re-elected.