Following In The Duke's Footsteps

Looks like Jack Pack member Bob Ney is following the Duke Cunningham playbook to a tee. First he denied any wrongdoing. Now it seems like he's ready to take the next step. From the Washington Post:

Ney left open the possibility yesterday that he could leave Congress rather than face reelection in November under an ethical cloud. Ney said he intends "to continue working as hard as possible on behalf of my district and my constituents," but he did not say he will ask them for their vote this fall.

I'm sure after the indictment drops Ney will say that he is not running for re-election to Congress to fight these baseless charges. Then of course, he will continue to serve in Congress until his lawyers obtain a plea deal.

It's like deja vu all over again.