Dogged by Corruption Charges, OH GOP Lawmaker Quits RaceRep. Bob Ney (R-OH) is the latest victim of the Abramoff scandal: He’s quitting his tough re-election race, he says, but holding on to his congressional office through the end of his term. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports:
Entangled in the scandals involving former Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, embattled U.S. Rep. Robert Ney is ending his re-election bid.
Although Ney had vowed to stay in the race even if he is indicted, the Ohio Republican decided last week to bow out. He said he has informed House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, of the decision. . . .
Ney said he would not step down before his term expires in December. “I made a commitment to my constituents, and I intend to do my job until my last day in office,” he said.
