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Mahoney Admits At Least Two Affairs
Rep. Tim Mahoney has admitted to having "at least two" affairs, but maintains that he broke no laws, the AP reports.
"I can understand why people would feel that way and for those people, all I can say is, 'I'm sorry I let you down,'" Mahoney told the Associated Press in his first set of interviews since ABCNews.com reported Monday that he had a sexual relationship with an ex-staffer, Patricia Allen, who he agreed to pay $121,000 to in an out of court settlement.
Mahoney also admitted to a second affair, initially reported Wednesday by the AP, with a county official in his district. The affair reportedly was carried on, while he was lobbying the federal government for FEMA funds for the official's county.
So is this his full confession? Mahoney wouldn't say, but confessed to "multiple affairs."
"You're asking me over a lifetime? I'm just saying I've been unfaithful and I'm sorry for that," he said.
And what about his infamous predecessor, Mark Foley?
"With respect to the former congressman, I think that his situation is different from my situation," Mahoney said. "I don't want anyone to misinterpret that as me saying somehow I'm saying I'm more proud. I'm not saying that at all."
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What a chump.
Should that not read, "… but maintains that he broke NO laws," however? That would be the plain reading of his 'ah, shucks' explanation for his conduct.
October 17, 2008 5:21 PM | Reply | Permalink
I am so glad that Rahm Emmanuel pushed aside an actual Democrat, and annointed this former Republican. That worked out so well.
October 17, 2008 5:26 PM | Reply | Permalink
Jeez, give the guy a break -- he only has so many fingers, ya know... ;o)
October 17, 2008 6:17 PM | Reply | Permalink
Check out his full interview with ABC here: http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Politics/story?id=6058992&page=1. It's very refreshing to see how honest and forthcoming he is in this interview. This not the typical pattern for people caught in these situations. Definitely check it out.
October 17, 2008 8:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
What a scumball.
I guess the only difference between him and Foley is he likes older women instead of young boys.
Chuck him out. Get an honest man to run for the democratic seat next time.
Honor over victory in this case.
October 17, 2008 11:04 PM | Reply | Permalink
I would normally consider affairs between consenting adults as none of my business. I have no desire to become a member of the "morality police".
However, in one recording he comes across as using his position to pressure one of his aids into an untoward relationship.
He sounded smary.
That kind of sleaze has no place in our government.
October 18, 2008 10:36 AM | Reply | Permalink
He is just a typical Florida inbred moron. They have a lot down there and most of them hold some elected office.
One of the main reasons I left the state.
The level of sleaze and the number of trashy and corrupt people is way beyond comprehension.
October 18, 2008 12:56 PM | Reply | Permalink