This graphic is from the New York Times and appeared after Rep. Bob Ney announced that he would not run for re-election because of his ties to Jack Abramoff.
Let's look at the order of Abramoff allies for a minute:
First, we have Tom Delay. As we know Delay had to resign and not seek re-election.
Second is Bob Ney, who, as previously mentioned, is not seeking re-election because of his ties to Abramoff.
Third is, JD HAYWORTH. The same JD Hayworth that spouts shaky stories about his ethics. The same JD Hayworth that attacks Democratic challenger and former Tempe Mayor Harry Mitchell on ethics: Mitchell being a man so loved and honored in Tempe that the City Council Building, a restaurant, a park, and a neighborhood are named after him, not to mention the statue the city erected of him. [More below fold]
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