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Duvall Denies "Reports That He Had An Affair"

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Mike Duvall now seems to be denying having affairs with the two women he was caught bragging about sleeping with.

In a new statement on his campaign website, Duvall writes:

Assemblyman Duvall Denies Reports that He Had Affair

I want to make it clear that my decision to resign is in no way an admission that I had an affair or affairs. My offense was engaging in inappropriate story-telling and I regret my language and choice of words. The resulting media coverage was proving to be an unneeded distraction to my colleagues and I resigned in the hope that my decision would allow them to return to the business of the state.

The title of the statement seems to be an outright denial. But the body is less clear, suggesting only that he hasn't admitted to the affairs -- which is not quite the same as denying them.

The confusion might be explained by Duvall's possible concern that he may be in legal jeopardy, if an ethics probe finds that he traded votes for sex. That concern may explain his carefully worded denial.

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September 10, 2009 10:17 AM   

So now he claims he's a liar... Hmmmmm.... He claims to be a liar and a slanderer. So, does that mean he's opened himself up to a lawsuit by the lobbying lady for libel and slander?

More popcorn, please...

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September 10, 2009 10:19 AM    in reply to TheraP

Well, this type does live in a fantasy world where everything is the way they think it is.

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September 10, 2009 10:21 AM   

LOLz, he is saying he is a liar himself.... he is saying "I didn't have sex with those women, even though I claimed I did"! OMG, LOL LOL LOL.

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September 10, 2009 10:21 AM   

If true, this is way more pathetic than if he actually had the affairs.

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September 10, 2009 10:42 AM    in reply to Cool Blue Reason

They weren't affairs. They were lobbying events.

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September 10, 2009 10:26 AM   

I would love to know what his wife has to say about all of this. He is a pig, literally and figuratively. If it looks like a pig and acts like a pig,
Unfortunately I am insulting actual pigs. Sorry.

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September 10, 2009 10:26 AM   

I wonder what his wife thinks of this story. I bet she totally believes him...

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September 10, 2009 10:32 AM   

Wouldn't it be a crime if he did have sex with two lobbyists?

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September 10, 2009 10:33 AM   

Because he doesn't want the "sex for votes" investigation. If all parties are denying there was any sex, then it's tough to prove otherwise (unless there is a encrusted blue dress) and if you can't prove sex, then the "Sex for Votes" investigation goes nowhere.

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September 10, 2009 10:40 AM   

Yes, yes, the plot thickens. "Dont believe me, Im a liar" has got to be the best denial evar! Schuadenfreud Theater!

Josh, I hereby nominate Duvall for a Golden Duke in several categories.

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