Sen. John Ensign today acknowledged an extramarital affair with a member of his campaign staff, according to several Nevada Republican sources. Ensign told the Associated Press, "I deeply regret and am very sorry for my actions." An aide in Ensign's office said the affair took place between December 2007 and August 2008, with a campaign staffer who was married to an employee in Ensign's Senate office. LVSunIf it happened last year, why is he even bothering to admit it publicly? Who cares?
Is he running for higher office? His wife, Darlene, says she loves him even more. Ugh.
Nevada's governor and Obama critic (aren't they all?) Jim Gibbons also has allegedly had an affair(s), according to his wife.
Update: It was blackmail! The woman's husband asked for money. Isn't that illegal?
Update again: If these guys are so interested in protecting the institution of marriage, they ought to consider keeping it in their pants except when they're with their wives. Ensign called on Clinton to resign after his affair. Ha!
Oh, the irony! Ensign is a "Promise Keeper."
