Karl Rove reportedly thinks that corruption investigations hurt Republicans more than the Iraq war in last year’s midterm elections. If the White House political guru’s analysis is correct, the GOP could have a lot to worry about in the next congressional election.
Yesterday’s FBI search of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens’ home, connected to a federal grand jury’s bribery probe, makes him the highest profile Republican among several who are involved in a slew of corruption investigations. More than a dozen current and former lawmakers are facing such scrutiny, and all but two are Republicans.
While Democratic Reps. William J. Jefferson of Louisiana — who has been indicted on bribery charges — and Alan B. Mollohan of West Virginia — whose financial transactions are under investigation — are on the hot seat, many more Republicans are targeted. Democrats are hoping that passing ethics laws, and stripping marked members of prize committee assignments, will make them look good next year when compared with the much larger number of Republicans with legal troubles.
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