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Mahoney Apologizes for Embarrassing Family in Presser This Morning
Rep. Tim Mahoney held a press conference this morning, apologizing for the embarassment his actions have caused his family and denying he violated his oath of office or any laws.
"I would have come forward earlier but making sure my family is ok is far more important than any political career," Mahoney said, accompanied by his wife. "I have not violated my oath of office, nor have I violated any laws, and I consider this to be a private matter."
Mahoney also re-emphasized his request for a House Ethics Committee investigation and his belief that he will be cleared of any wrongdoing.
"I think the people of my District know that I am a fighter," he said. "I am not going to allow this story coming out 20 days before an election to change my resolve to serve the people of the 16th Congressional District."
Full text of press release after the jump.
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL) - Accompanied by his wife Terry, Congressman Tim Mahoney (FL-16) issued the following statement today:
I would have come forward earlier but making sure my family is ok is far more important than any political career. I have not violated my oath of office, nor have I violated any laws, and I consider this to be a private matter.
I take full responsibility for my actions and the pain I have caused my wife Terry and my daughter Bailey. No marriage is perfect, but our private life is our private life, and I am sorry that these allegations have caused embarrassment and heartache.
I have requested that the House Ethics Committee investigate the false allegations that have been repeated in the press. I want to be clear that I have not misused campaign funds and I'm confident that when all the facts come to light, I will be cleared of any wrongdoing.
I think the people of my District know that I am a fighter and I am not going to allow this story coming out 20 days before an election to change my resolve to serve the people of the 16th Congressional District. I have worked hard and I am prepared to put my faith in the people and ask for their vote.













Are we sure this guy is one of ours?
October 14, 2008 11:40 AM | Reply | Permalink
This guy has to go. I'd hate to lose the seat but I don't value a seat enough to keep this cretin in office.
October 14, 2008 12:08 PM | Reply | Permalink
This man is, in the words of "My Antonia" author Willa Cather, a complete douchenozzle.
October 14, 2008 12:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
Have to agree he needs to go,from pedophile to aldulterer is not enough of a change for me.
October 14, 2008 12:44 PM | Reply | Permalink
A sitting GOP Parole Board Member....
Grand Ole Pedophiles just can't stop
ALBANY - A former assemblyman and current parole-board member was busted last night on child-pornography and soliciting charges, officials said.
Chris Ortloff, 61, was arrested in a Plattsburgh-area motel room in a State Police sting at about 5 p.m.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10142008/news/regionalnews/upstate_pol_busted_for_kiddie_porn_133560.htm
October 14, 2008 12:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
If you listen to this taped call where he fires his mistress, it's clear he's not a very nice guy:
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Story?id=5997043&page=2
October 14, 2008 12:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
I posted about this sleaze-bag yesterday here (http://libertystreet.wordpress.com/2008/10/13/dirt-is-dirt/) at Liberty Street.
My question is: Did he use taxpayer money to pat off her & her lawyer or did it come out of his private bank account?
October 14, 2008 1:02 PM | Reply | Permalink
Any info on the woman who was his mistress in all this? I feel sorry for her in that she actually slept with this guy. And what about his wife? Is she Catholic or something?
October 14, 2008 3:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, he's sleazy all right. Not just for the affair, but for the way he treated the staffer afterwards. Sexual politics ought not be important unless something abusive is going on. This guy sounds abusive and megalomaniacal. Goodbye.
October 14, 2008 3:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'm so glad Mr. Maloney made it clear that he has not broken the law. What a slime-ball his wife married. What a dirt bag!
October 15, 2008 9:46 AM | Reply | Permalink
What a slime ball that Maloney is. Fire the idiot! And Terry....divorce him, would ya? You women who allow yourselves to be someones doormat are not helping the women of the future, particularly your daughter.
October 15, 2008 9:51 AM | Reply | Permalink