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Ensign Quits Senate GOP Leadership Post

Resigns as chair of Policy Committee after admitting affair

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(AP) – Sen. John Ensign has stepped down from his leadership post a day after admitting an affair with a woman who was on his campaign staff. He conveyed his decision in a phone call with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said he had accepted the resignation. Ensign was chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, the fourth-ranking spot in the leadership.

U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., speaks to local residents during a stop at a local ice cream parlor, Monday, June 1, 2009, in Le Mars, Iowa.
U.S. Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., speaks to local residents during a stop at a local ice cream parlor, Monday, June 1, 2009, in Le Mars, Iowa.   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at a news conference at the Lloyd D. George Federal building, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Las Vegas. Ensign apologized for having an affair with a member of his campaign staff more than a year ago and says he remains
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at a news conference at the Lloyd D. George Federal building, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 in Las Vegas. Ensign apologized for having an affair with a member of his campaign...   (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
In this Sept. 4, 2008 file photo Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.
In this Sept. 4, 2008 file photo Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, FILE)
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Reader64481089
Jun 17, 09 12:37 PM CDT
They keep tumbling like flies................................. Reply
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drlarrymitchell
Jun 17, 09 1:31 PM CDT
Nothing like GOPers disintegrating in the sunlight... Reply
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anchower
Jun 17, 09 2:41 PM CDT
He should resign, period. As should all Republicans everywhere from all positions. Not one of them has even the slightest integrity. Reply
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newsrmandan
Jun 17, 09 4:04 PM CDT
perfect democratic logic! Anchower you speak well for the dem party why don't you try and get elected.
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Robert_Dada
Jun 17, 09 5:37 PM CDT
Sh, the price of pussy is, indeed, very steep. Reply
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