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Ensign: I Won't Quit, and I'll Run Again

Disgraced senator says supporters don't want him to resign

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(Newser) – Sen. John Ensign says he’ll stick with his job and run for reelection despite news of his affair and his parents’ $96,000 payment to his mistress’ family, the Las Vegas Sun reports. The Republican says his supporters are telling him he shouldn’t resign, and “I fully plan on running for reelection,” he says. “I’m going to work to earn their respect back.”

Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., talks with reporters June 22, 2009, on Capitol Hill.
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., talks with reporters June 22, 2009, on Capitol Hill.   (AP Photo)
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., leaves the Republican Policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, June 23, 2009.
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., leaves the Republican Policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, June 23, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at a news conference June 16, 2009, in Las Vegas.
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev. speaks at a news conference June 16, 2009, in Las Vegas.   (AP Photo)
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kokuaguy
Jul 14, 09 1:42 PM CDT
Good luck with that Senator pay for play. Reply
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DanB
Jul 14, 09 1:45 PM CDT
He and Sanford are the BIGGEST hypocrits in the world. I hope they both stick their "willies" in a strange hole and draw back a good dose of VD/Aids! Reply
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JonmarkP
Jul 14, 09 1:48 PM CDT
Where better to have a prostitute holding high office than Nevada? You can't earn back respect that no one had for you in the first place, Senator Slimeball. Reply
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gabo
Jul 14, 09 1:54 PM CDT
Did mommy and daddy say it was okay to go out and play again? That's nice. Reply
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Reader64481089
Jul 14, 09 2:12 PM CDT
the next commercials, I can see it now. "My Morals and Your Ethics Bought and Paid for by my Mom and Dad." Now that's sad
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