Ensign Apologizes For Affair, Gets Round Of Applause From GOP Lawmakers

Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) apologized to his Republican colleagues at Tuesday's weekly conference lunch, his first meeting with them since the sex scandal that cost him his leadership position. The short speech earned Ensign a round of applause, according to Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), who was at the meeting.

"I think he plans to be a very good senator from Nevada," Corker said. "All I can say for sure is that it was very, very sincere, very heartfelt and very well received in our caucus. I just appreciate the way he was today, and I think everybody in our caucus does."

There were no tears from Ensign, Corker said, but "he was obviously somber and serious. And this was not a flippant thing that he did." Though Ensign didn't take any questions from GOP colleagues, Corker said, "He answered the questions I had. Today he did what he needed to do with us."

"We all recognized what a painful experience this has been for not just his family, but for all those involved," Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said. "We appreciated him saying how sorry he was."

Ensign did not go into much detail regarding reaction in his home state, Corker said, adding that he had little interest in those particulars.

"I don't follow it blow by blow, obviously," Corker said. "I'm not from Nevada."

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[Horus45]

"The short speech earned Ensign a round of applause"

What a bunch of F*@king Hypocrites!
If this was a Dem Senator they would be calling for his head on a plate!

[grata2ude]

Now will he need to get away for a hike on Appalachian Trail and end up in Argentina like another Republican leader did?

[Bude]

Men (and women) have been having affairs since the beginning of time. Some see it as a moral issue, and others see it as matter of poor judgment. The moral angle is between the man and his family, and the judgment problem is between the man, and the voters.

[Bude]

Ensign was very clear about what others who have committed this sin should do. They should resign, and so should he. The round of applause was the seal of approval. More chin music from the "Do As I Say Not As I Do" party. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander.

[HDR]

Republicans have always lived by one code: It ain't a sin if you don't get caught.

"I have sinned against you, my lord."

[massie]

Ensign is not only a Republican but a US senetor he should apologise to the whole country for his immoral behavior or he resign.

[Bude]

NO! HE SHOULD RESIGN! PERIOD!

[Bude]

Let me get this straight. If you cheat on your wife with a man, you should resign, but if you cheat on your wife with a woman, you need only to apologize? Did I get that right?

[aurora57]

... How to keep your mistress as a paid staffer. Coffee at 9 followed by discussion, questions and standing ovation.

[shag11]

Hypochrite. The difference between lefties and righties is that, we on the left don't moralize. Ensign is part of that holier-than-thou Promiskeepers organization. Karma, baby.

[tomasedison]

GOP is loaded with creepy powerbrokers.

[smiththomas]

at least he didnt run in the bathroom and hold the door so a reporter could not get in like Edwards did

[clearthinker2008]

So I guess he deserves some kind of medal?

[smiththomas]

congressional medal of honor

[VOTER]

"at least .........................."

Thanks for the laugh!

(Consider the fact, he was nowhere near a bathroom. ROFL!)

[Bude]

He went in the bathroom cause he heard Larry Craig was in there.

[grata2ude]

Am I missing something here? Were there reporters chasing him? So that makes his affair somehow less agregious than John Edwards?

I wasn't aware there were such things as "affair light" Still have fun with half the guilt?

[useyourbrain]

Ensign, Livingston, Newt, Barr, etc. have all re-defined marriage to equal adultery -- and it's even sanctified. Which of their multiple marriages/adulteries is sanctified?

[clearthinker2008]

You forgot McCain.

[Bude]

I'm trying to forget McCain.

[wayicit]

Hypocrite!

[DrDemon]

You got thar RIGHT !

[jimme]

Corker said, "He answered the questions I had. Today he did what he needed to do with us."

And those questions were?

This whole thing should be plastered all-over the place during the next election cycle to show the hypocrisy / immorality that is the Repub Party.
Show the good-ol' boys cheering on this lying adulterer.

[GOPoundSand]

Question #1: Was she any good?
Question #2: Got her phone number with you?

[VOTER]

LOL

[dagnome27]

Senator - you need to resign or be branded a hypocrite for demanding others resign under the same circumstances. Oh wait - you ARE a hypocrite - never mind

[LinChan]

Republicans- lower than dirt.