Speakeasy: The ol’ toxic D.C. excuse

Published May 19, 2010 4:00am EST



In the poisonous environment of Washington, D.C., any personal failing is seized upon, often twisted, for political gain. I am resigning rather than to put my family through that painful, drawn-out process.”

— Rep. Mark Souder throwing the blame to Washington in his resignation statement. The Indiana Republican admitted on Tuesday to having an extramarital affair with a staffer.