Ney says 'Nay'
If Ney drops out, can more indictments be far behind? And will he pass the mantle (read: bad rug) to his hand-picked successor?
Rep. Bob Ney Will Not Seek Reelection
Rep. Robert W. Ney, the six-term Republican congressman from central Ohio implicated in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, announced this morning that he will not seek re-election.Technorati Tags: Bob Ney, Ohio, GOP, Abramoff, corruption, quits, midterms, 2006
"After much consideration and thought I have decided today to no longer seek re-election in Ohio's 18th Congressional District," Ney said in a statement posted on his campaign Website. "I am extremely proud of my 25 years serving the people of Ohio. We've accomplished many things to make this state better and I will always be grateful for the trust my constituents put in me.
