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Mitch McConnell Hit With Ethics Complaint Over Leaked Ashley Judd Tape
The Huffington Post | By Paige Lavender Posted: 04/11/2013 1:13 pm EDT
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has been hit with an ethics complaint after a leaked tape revealed he was discussing with aides how to take on potential opponent Ashley Judd.
The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has asked the Senate ethics committee and the FBI to investigate whether McConnell was having a discussion about potential Judd weaknesses -- including her mental health and religion -- on government time.
Using taxpayer-funded resources to pay staffers to dig up dirt on political opponents isnt just an ethics violation, its a federal crime, said CREW Executive Director Melanie Sloan. As Sen. McConnell requested, the FBI is investigating the recording. A thorough and fair investigation necessitates the bureau also inquire into whether Sen. McConnell himself violated the law.
Mother Jones first reported on the leaked tape, which was reportedly recorded at a Feb. 2 meeting. Shortly after the leak, the McConnell campaign said it was working with the FBI.
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babylonsister
Apr 2013
OP
McConnell should be flogged for even considering attacking Judd based on her mental health. n/t
backscatter712
Apr 2013
#17
He always looks like he is shitting in his pants ...and now he might actually be doing that. n/t
L0oniX
Apr 2013
#30
Turtle neck stuck his head out the other end and bit himself in the arse.....
Historic NY
Apr 2013
#38