haha. Aaron Schock resigns from Congress.

[cali]

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock announced his resignation from Congress on Tuesday, capping off several weeks of intense scrutiny of his use of taxpayer and campaign money.

"Today, I am announcing my resignation as a Member of the United States House of Representatives effective March 31," Schock, a Republican, said in a statement. "I do this with a heavy heart. Serving the people of the 18th District is the highest and greatest honor I have had in my life. I thank them for their faith in electing me and letting me represent their interests in Washington. I have given them my all over the last six years."

"I have traveled to all corners of the District to meet with the people I've been fortunate to be able to call my friends and neighbors," he added, "But the constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself."

Schock did not inform or consult his party's leadership about his decision to resign before it was announced.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/as-spending-scrutiny-mounts-rep-aaron-schock-resigns-from-congress/

[gratuitous]

1. "The high standards . . . which I have set for myself"

gratuitous translation: I don't make enough as a Representative, so I'm going into some wingnut welfare sinecure where the real money can be made. No more swanning around on the taxpayer's dime for me! From now on, it's first class all the way for Aaron.

[underpants]

2. He'll have plenty of time to binge watch Downton Abbey

[Tommy_Carcetti]

3. I'm Schocked!

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

[lpbk2713]

4. Shock and awe.

Maybe all those annoying questions would not have persisted if he had answered them satisfactorily.

[justhanginon]

5. From what I have seen,

I think there may be a whole lot more "constant questions" in Mr. Schock's future regarding his somewhat suspect financial dealings with his donors.
Don't let the Abbey door hit you in the posterior on the way out!

[olddots]

6. he has a bright future on Wall Street

or medical insurance .