Iowa State Senate leader resigns after release of video that shows him kissing lobbyist

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

DES MOINES (AP) — The majority leader of the Iowa Senate resigned Monday after a website published video and photos showing the married lawmaker kissing a Statehouse lobbyist.

Bill Dix submitted a one-sentence resignation letter several hours after the liberal website Iowa Starting Line published its report about the Shell Rock Republican.

Dix did not comment on the circumstances surrounding his resignation as majority leader and as state senator, though Republican Senate President Jack Whitver alluded to the website's allegations in a statement.

"I believe he made the right decision for himself and for his district, but most importantly, I believe he made the decision in the best interest of his family," said Whitver about Dix.

FULL story at link below photo.


Iowa Senate Majority Leader Bill Dix, left, talks with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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[LisaM]

1. Is there some new rule that people in government can't just govern anymore?

I mean, really! I'm no prude, but it doesn't seem like any one is actually paying attention to just doing the hard work of sitting down and being a policy wonk. Ever. Anywhere.

[NNadir]

17. Barack Obama governed, and governed well. Of course he was intelligent, graceful and...

...psychologically balanced and incorruptible.

In short he was everything that the members of the Republican Party are not.

[Hortensis]

20. And he drew people like him to work with him.

There are lots of good Democratic politicians and other public servants out there.

Since the GOP was taken over by corruption, though, large numbers of good people on the right mostly haven't been willing to do what it takes to get elected and what they have to do once elected. This has been studied. Most of the many conservative families that have a tradition of public service have been staying out for a long time now.

Thus, CONSERVATIVE POLITICS has seen a sifting-out (and purges) of honorable people and a choosing for dishonorable ones, who are typically glad to do what it takes to earn the opportunities for eventual wealth the corrupt party opens for those who serve well. That's why all the shocking stories have become so common. They're choosing for scumbags.

[Leghorn21]

2. Bill should tip his bartender a little better - maybe avoid pics like this:

[dixiegrrrrl]

16. In a tavern, no less.

No shadowy corners for him, nope. A very public tavern.

[Demovictory9]

3. Smack!

[dixiegrrrrl]

15. Ok, that answers one question.

did not know if it was a same sex scandal or what.
Is she married, I wonder.

[NCjack]

4. Emergency -- I have to resign now so I can spend more time with my loving family. nt

[keithbvadu2]

5. Think he has any 'recent' pics of him kissing his wife?

[IronLionZion]

6. Republicans were right. The gays keep ruining marriages

[bronxiteforever]

7. Lol!

[Angry Dragon]

12. She doesn't look gay

[IronLionZion]

19. The mere existence of gay marriage is enough to ruin a repub's marriage

[olddad56]

8. was he kissing the lobbyist or her money?

[Wolf Frankula]

9. I'm Surprised He Kissed Her Lips

Usually when pols kiss lobbyists they kiss their asses.

Wolf

[rurallib]

10. another time, another place

[hibbing]

11. In a public place even

And he was the majority leader? Not exactly a brainiac.


Peace

[Ferrets are Cool]

13. Just how farking stupid can you be? Oh wait,

he has an R behind his name. Never mind.

[SunSeeker]

14. "Bill Dix"? That's his real name? LOL

[titaniumsalute]

18. and his brother Harry and Sister Anita

[laserhaas]

21. Video from back angle (appears guy was being stalked

by multiple people ..with pics from separate angles)

Was this a set up?