Typical, Rep get nailed, Dems got off

Ooh, you mean the squeaky-clean Dems took money from Abramoff too? By the news coverage before the election, you would've thought only the GOP was involved. Funny how that works, isn't? If evidence emerges of criminal conduct, I guarantee the Dems will ELEVATE that crook through their ranks...that's the Dem way.

Here's a surprise... Harry Reid is corrupt. Next you are going to tell me that Sen. Byrd is a racist who was part of the KKK (notice the sarcasm). I say get rid of all of the corrupt members of Congress from ALL parties, not just the Republicans. Wake up America, the Republicans are not the only party with corrupt members. The difference is that when a Republican gets caught, they at least do the right thing and resign.

Democrats play nasty and the MSM plays right along with them. Partners in crime.

Typical, corrupt Reps trying to drag Dems with them.

I wonder why ABC would sit on this story until after the elections?

It will be interesting to see if the media attacks the dirty dems with the same ferocity as they do dirty republicans. Somehow I doubt they will.

Funny how this only seems to be news AFTER the election.....
And they say there is no liberal bias.....yeah, right.

That's funny. News about Harry Reid's "interesting" land deal was out there weeks before the election. ABC and others determined that it wasn't important enough to report on. Now that the election is over, this is becoming news. I'm glad ABC and others have no agenda.

The liberal media completely igneored the $1 million Bribe that Reid took from his land developer friend in Las Vegas which did make the news breiefly before the election but was over shadowed by big gay foley's e-mails in the libturd news. Now it turns out reid was taking big bribes from Abramoff as well.

Maybe Lincoln Jeffords has room in his freezer for Harry's cash as well.

Remember Dems are held to a different, not the same or higher standard...for them to receive bribes and be part of corruption is all acceptible as long as they are perceived as looking out for the working and middle class...

Isn't it OBVIOUS?!? Abramoff was/is/and will ALWAYS be a DEMOCRAT!!!! Don't you get it? He SET UP the Republicans before the elections for the Dems, and now that his New York ass is behind bars he starts naming the Dems who refuse to save him.

Typical shameless Dem move. Nice job America!

boxer and pelosi and/or their family members worked for indian casino in calif.

Well, when Harry Reid says Abrahamoff is lying, we're supposed to believe him. But of course if a Republican says it THEY are lying.

And the Dems elected him their leader again, along with their soon to be majority leader in the house Jack Murtha.

The most transparently corrupt congress in history? They put them out front and center now, don't they. It's like they're rubbing it in America's face now.

I could not have said it any better...Ditto

If any serving Politician is suspected of having been involved in corrupt practises, that Politician should step down from any committees he / she serves on, so as to allow as speedy an investigation as possible, without seriously disrupting the administration or the workings of Congress.

Great reporting Brian Ross. This has been known for a long time, of course you, MSM, only start to promote AFTER the mid-term elections. You hypocrite.

I'm absolutely sickened by all the double talk coming out of D.C. I completely agree that no matter what party they're from, ALL corrupt congressmen and women should resign....Power really goes to people's heads, no matter what their political persuasion.

Of course none of this information was known prior to election day? hmmmmm....

Gee, ABC wouldn't have held this story until AFTER the elections, would they?

NAHHHHHHHHHHHHH....

Why did you wait until after the election to break this news!?

Well if Harry Reid is convicted, I hope at least then Joe Lieberman will support the party that helped him get reelected which was not the dems nor the inds.

I find in funny that Brian Ross breaks this story on Reid AFTER the elections.....hmmmmm.....

Will this lead the evening news? I think not!

Of course for every corrupt Democrat taking 100,000 dollars, there are usually ten corrupt Republicans, each taking 1,000,000 dollars.
It is about the average numbers, not about exceptions. On the average, the Democrats are 10 times more ethical than GOP.

It is never good to hear that any of our members of Congress are corrupt, but I'm thankful that the media is finally doing it's job. I am a Republican and am sicknened by my party's recent scandals, especially Rep Foley. Harry Reid's land deal was barely touched on by the media because he was a Democrat. Now that the Dems are in control, the media might just do it's job. If my party losing the Congress enables reporters to report on both parties, then I am thankful we lost. It is time for an agendaless media and one that holds everyone accountable, not just the party they do not like. Thank you Brian Ross.

yeah, like ney did the right thing?? idiots

I'M SHOCKED! SHOCKED!

Here's a tip for B.R.: Pelosi has undocumanted workers at her vineyard and non-union workers. Go get 'em Sherlock.

If ABC had this kind of information, why did they release it after the elections and not before the elections? Coming from ABC nothing surprises me...remember the recent Elizabeth Vargas bogus picture breastfeeding a baby while reporting the news? ABC is biased and I'm not the least suprised.

I demand that ABC gleefully publishes the text messages between these two!

How about a re-vote?

and if Ross and ABC didn't have this info before the election I am the tooth fairy!

Let's see just how fast the Dems try to sweep this little nugget under the rug now that they're in charge.

Of course this will not count as part of "the most ethical congress" in history claims by the Dems as they begin to hang themselves. Where was this for the past few weeks/months?? How convenient.

Justify it Paul, Justify it.

At least Conrad Burns gave the money back. What has Corrupt Politician posterchild Harry Reid done?

Nothing stays hidden. Nothing.

Amazing how all that enfo about the corrupt DEMS managed to stay out of the news until AFTER the electon. And the MSM wonders why their numbers are so far BEHIND FOX NEWS. Because you lie and omit and obfuscate and shill for the DEMORATS and you do not even try to hide it anymore. Congratulations. This election cycle proved this once and for all.
ABC,CBS,CNN,NBC,MSNBC I refuse to watch and stopped when CNN felt it okay to show snipers killing American soldiers but wont even call them terrorist. would not want to hurt their little feelings.

GO TO HELL

BEth

Interesting how Republicans involved in scandals resign and Democrats involved in scandals just keep getting re-elected!

Status Quo anyone? If a Republican steps on an ant he is anti-environment, but a Dem must rape and pillage before you hear more than a peap in the media.

The media worked too hard to elect Democrats to allow simple corruption to dash their hopes for a more Western European USA.

I agree, I agree, I agree, however, Republicans have become fat and happy. I gave the NRCC 5k in hopes of them winning. They have gone far away from the days of Gingrich and the "Contract with America". They re-elected Lott, who is nothing more than a yes/no boy for the Dems. He's the primary reason Clinton didn't get removed from office. The Republicans have forgotten their base. America is not to blame for Dems winning. Republicans are.

I say give Abramoff the Congressional Metal Of Honor for his testamony. I live in the McCain (*!.*!)state and we know crooks, even neighbors to the North like Reid. Yes, give Abramoff a CMOH, a gold watch, full congressional retirement benefits, and our Thanks for all he has and is doing for our country.

Reid, Murtha and Pelosi are a part of the "Axis of Corruption." Oh the so called "investigations" are going to go both ways, Thank God.. Corruption runs deep in both parties; but much deeper in the Dems court.
We were spared Hurricans this year, but the hurricane to destroy America happened during this election. I call it "AMERICA THE STUPID[ful]."

Wait, you mean ABC is finally going to admit that Reid's corruption goes beyond the shady land deal he did - I don't believe it. Y'all are sure right though, it is odd how ABC held off putting any of this information out until AFTER the election.

Maybe, just maybe, someone at ABC will post a message explaining why.

Exactly. In fact they take it one step further and instead of resigning, they slander other officials for completely irrelevant reasons and that are completely uninvolved with the same scenario just to pass the blame. But such is politics. We can only pray for the day when we can vote for a person based on their policy and ability to stay true to their word and not for how well they can pass the blame of their mistakes.

Why didn't Brian Ross report this before the election?

Term Limits anyone? Senators and Representatives are to be Statesmen, not career politicians with their hands in the till.

Harry Reid has dirty hands--and everyone knew it before the election.

Snoooze.

Wake me when there is news.

I question the timing.

Reid, Murtha and Pelosi are a part of the "Axis of Corruption." Oh the so called "investigations" are going to go both ways, Thank God.. Corruption runs deep in both parties; but much deeper in the Dems court.
We were spared Hurricans this year, but the hurricane to destroy America happened during this election. I call it "AMERICA THE STUPID[ful]."

PAUL -
Are you kidding me??? So it's okay to be corrupt, as long as you are not as corrupt as your political enemy? Let's examine the Dems and let's see which party is more corrupt. Let's start with William Jefferson of LA. then let's go to Murtha and of course do we need to mention Ted Kennedy and his great driving skills. Wake up and smell the hypocracy!

How could a senator from Nevada have a legitimate interest in casinos?

Wow, it seams as if this nothing more than a case of the pot calling the kettle black. Reid denies being unethical and all his dealings with Abramoff were on the up and up. Funny how everyone else that knew Jack Abramoff are saying the same thing. What else did you expect from the hypocrites we send to Washington?

I personally think we need to run all them out of town, start over, and form one party - The People for a Better America Party. Yes, I know this runs contrary to our current system, but I do know that most 'average' Americans only want what's best for our country. The only difference being which road we take to get there.

Our current politicians like to say they have the coutry's best interest in mind. Yea, right! If you believe that, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell you.

Let's see here, Nanci Polosi supports an ethics challanged Murtha for a House leadership spot, Reid, who makes money on land deals and now this. Um, is it no wonder why for the first time in 30 years I chose not to vote? The entire congress is a scam. So sorry to say. I have finally given up. Senators and Reps are only there for themselves.

Ok Steve, so the Dems are 10 times more ethical than the GOP. Come on, get real. All polititions are corrupt whether they take 100k or 1 mil. I'm just interested in seeing what happens with this "new ethical" congress now that Pelosi is in charge.

How about Reid's bridge to his property in Arizona? How much will he make off of that pork? How many sons of Reid are Lobbyists? Scratch that itch Ross.

"Of course for every corrupt Democrat taking 100,000 dollars, there are usually ten corrupt Republicans, each taking 1,000,000 dollars.

It is about the average numbers, not about exceptions. On the average, the Democrats are 10 times more ethical than GOP."

ROFLMAO - That's the best spin I've heard yet. Sigh, the repub's kick theirs out, the dem's make them Majority Leaders. This is going to be fun!

Once again, the media should be ashamed of themselves for the way they covered the Abramoff scandal. It denotes arrogance and ignorance to supplant the truth with ones own partisan beliefs.

...and for every delusional Republican who thinks they're party is cleaner there are usually 10 delusional Dems!!!

I agree Bo. Paul is typical of people making ignorant statements without facts to back them up. This article doesn't even address the millions that Reid made a few years ago in real estate. He didn't report the cash until he was caught. The media didn't cover that either.

I am sure we will see Reid resign sometime soon.... won't we?

Reid, Murtha and Pelosi are a part of the "Axis of Corruption." Oh the so called "investigations" are going to go both ways, Thank God.. Corruption runs deep in both parties; but much deeper in the Dems court.
We were spared Hurricans this year, but the hurricane to destroy America happened during this election. I call it "AMERICA THE STUPID[ful]."

Why would anyone at ABC post a message explaining themselves. Most of America knows they are part of the Democrat Propaganda machine. Just look at those ratings they get. The only reason I found this space is through a more balanced site.

Where were you Mr. Ross before the election? Why didn't you run these stories after the election? Perfect case of a Univ.of Iowa inferiority complex coming through! How come you didn't tell people before the election about the following:
Foley - Resigned.. for salacious IMs.
It was right he resigned but do a google and see 10,500 results.. yet during the same Mainstream Media bias ing the public about the bad GOP, why not tell people about William Jefferson the Demo who is on tape taking a $100,000 bribe.
Google 805 results.
Or how about Bob Ney GOP RESIGNED
Results 1 - 100 of about 4,400 for Bob Ney. But at the same time, when Ney RESIGNED we still have in office:
Kennedy - drowned girl
Alcee Hastings- impeached Judge for taking Bribes
Murtha - still in office on ABSCAM tapes for bribes.
Franks - having a male prostitution ring running out of his D.C. house still in office.
Studds - now dead but when in office ASSAULTED A 17 YR OLD PAGE and the democrat congress applauded him when he won re-election!
So the point I'm making here is all you've done by NOW COMING out with these stories is reinforce my suspicions as well as a lot of other people as evidenced by declining viewer/readers as we are getting our FACTS from less biased sources.
Thanks for putting the integrity and honest of the journalism courses I took at Iowa where we learned "reporters don't make the news...they report the news" as william Paley said. Please simply tell the truth and not manage the truth.

Reid, Murtha and Pelosi are a part of the "Axis of Corruption." Oh the so called "investigations" are going to go both ways, Thank God.. Corruption runs deep in both parties; but much deeper in the Dems court.
We were spared Hurricans this year, but the hurricane to destroy America happened during this election. I call it "AMERICA THE STUPID[ful]."

We'll just wait a few years and see what the "corruption free" democrats look like. just remember that absolute power corrupts absoloutely

Dear Rad, you must be kidding their political director, Halperin is closely connected to George Soros-----that should answer the question. Wait until the crap hits about Murtha, what joyless time in Mudville.

steve: so corruption depends on the amount you recieve.....lol

Well put, Bushsupporter. Your blog says it all. Well Done!

What's next? Election fraud? Oh yes, the democrats didn't lose so there wasn't any election fraud.

In the past 5 years, the only corrupt Democrat I remember to be indicted and kicked out of office, was James Traficant.
Now, compare that to the number of Republicans that were indicted in the same time period.

And no, the justice system has no Liberal bias. But Reality does.

A convicted flon says Reid is corrupt because he took campain contributions from Indian groups. Republicans jump at the bait and howl about 'liberal media bias' since it was not reported prior to the elections. How utterly predictable.

Well here's a news flash: Reid took campaign contributions from Indian groups long before Abramoff was in the picture. He was a ranking member of the Indain Affairs committee for years. It is not unusual or unethical for congressmen to get campaign contributions from groups who are directly impacted by that congressperson's committee assignments.

What is unethical is a quid pro quo arrangement. And there is no evidence of that at all. THAT is a Republican speciality.

If Reid is investigated and charged- then he's on equal footing with the various GOP members who were involved with Abrahamoff. And there is a difference between guys actually charged with breaking the law (the various GOP figures) and an accusation against someone. But if Reid is dirty, he has to go. Corruption is bipartisan and does none of us any good.

You mean Brian Ross didn't know anything about this before the election? Mr. "investigative-reporter Ross," knew nothing about this...? Please,....ABC and all of the other liberal networks had information about Dingy Harry Reid and the other Democratic Senators that will be implicated in the scandal long before now.

That's right Paul, the rest were swept under the rug and promoted. Read above posts.

How dare they insinuate Harry Reid is corrupt when he took $$$ from Abrahamoff; he was owed that money for the political favors he did for good ole Abe; the letters of solicitation favor for Abe from the Indian Tribes shoul not be held against ever so crooked Harry; he is kind of special don't you know, after all he is the big kahona of the Dems in the Senate and openly gets out in front of the micriphones and tells us how innocent his taking of the money is. Like the profits from developers he forgot to remember the land sold and still recoreded on his Senate Financial statement as his; then collects over a cool million from the developer years later for his mysterious eeal making...Poooor Harry. Harry, Harry, Harry, it's your time to do time.

Brian Ross note to self:
- release republican scandals before the election
- democratic scandals after
- don't mention Reid's million dollars in profit from a shady land deal

Paul, what do you mean the justice system has no Liberal bias. How do you think the democrats were able to pass all of their stuff off on us over the past 6 years!

ABC, CBS and NBC are little more than Democrat campaign programs! One should not expect anything more from these tilted organizations.

Umm...okay...help me understand something. Abramoff is a Republican, right? Of course, as a Republican he is going to implicate his fellow Republicans before implicating a Democrat?! You mean to tell me, that if Reid obviously broke the law, it wouldn't have been dug out by the neo-cons BEFORE the election?! Seriously...this whole Republican-Democrat blind loyalty is getting so old. Do any of you who reply here EVER think an independant thought outside of your party affiliation? Lemmings!

Not to excuse ANY corrupt member of our government, but I find it very interesting how ABC continues the attempt to frame Abramoff as a Democrat problem, which is simply laughable. For all those Republican posters who apparently cannot read:

"....six to eight 'seriously corrupt Democratic senators' and an ever larger number of Republican members of Congress."

And an EVEN LARGER NUMBER OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS. Get it? But funny how we don't have any of their names, do we. Huh, just a coincidence, I'm sure.

Abramoff was, is, and CONTINUES to be 95% a REPUBLICAN PROBLEM- he's Tom DeLay's boy, and was doing exactly what DeLay and the GOP required of him.

Attempting to emphasize Reid's alleged role in this doesn't change that fact, sorry 'bout that, Republicans.

So now the DEMS have Reid - guilty of corrupt land deals, and illegal campaign money. Byrd - ex-KKK. Kennedy - got off for murder. Murtha - Abscam. Bary Franks - Gay protstitution ring in his house. Hillary - Whitewater...and many more. What a leadership group.

Scandal! ABC News is owned by the ABC network, which is owned by Disney. When Americans waste discretionary income on gambling and spend vacation days at casinos instead of theme parks, who loses revenue? DISNEY. This ABC report is simply an attack on the supporters of big gambling by the news-reporting wing of big entertainment. If Mark Foley had suggested a trip to the Magic Kingdom with those pages he so admired, he would still be in office today.

All we can hope for is that every one of the politicians that took bribes, including Reid and Murtha, get the same deal Spiro Agnew did, resign immediately or almost certainly go to jail.

Give ABC some credit -- I say some, as in, a tiny bit. Reuters's story today on Abamoff's prison appointment is still spinning that he was but a "Republican lobbyist."

Thad Cochrane may be the only honest senator

Hey Bob, ""....six to eight 'seriously corrupt Democratic senators' and an ever larger number of Republican members of Congress."

And an EVEN LARGER NUMBER OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS."
What exactly is the larger number? Nine? We aren't exactly told are we? That's called PROPAGANDA!

Funny how the mainstream media thinks this is news AFTER the election, I read about this months ago on the internet and Harry has alot more bones buried in the backyard......

Of course there is going to be corrupt Dems. Corruption works on both sides of the aisle, especially to reach that level of politics. Some of them will be pulled into the Abromoff mess as well. It became a Republican problem when Tom Delay insisted on stacking K street lobbying firms with Republicans and the way the Republican majority routinely cut Dem