‘Power is an Aphrodisiac’: Reporter Warns Even Ugly Congressmen About D.C. Sexcapades
- Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:52pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Politico‘s Executive Editor Jim VandeHei had a warning for newly-elected congressmen on this morning’s “Morning Joe”: power apparently makes you irresistible to women in Washington. Even if you’re ugly.
Via Fishbowl DC:
I’ve covered the Hill for about 16 years. The effect this place has, especially [on] men who come to Washington who are away from their families and the behavior you see at night is the behavior you often saw from our friends in college. Especially unattractive members of the Congress who have not had women show attention to them maybe since college. They come here. Power is an aphrodisiac. Suddenly they have women who are interested in them. It’s a temptation some can’t withstand.
Notice the addendum from Joe Scarborough (a former congressman):
Some of the fattest, ugliest guys– One walking down the street with his mistress smoking pot. It was crazy man, crazy.
Okay then.
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Comments (52)
Eyeball
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 7:26pmVote the sex nuts out and replace with a moral tea party candidate. Those who would cheat on their wifes would cheat on their district constituents.
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:36pmBarney Frank is fat and ugly but those girls will not have much luck with that wascally wabbit.
Okpulot Taha
Report Post »Choctaw Nation
clockwatcher
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:15pmScarborough is a RINO. Glad he is out of office.
Report Post »Midwest Belle
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:59pmTo snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Is it possible that Pelosi has so much power is that she has DIRT on every Dem in DC? that’s my take on things.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:47pmWomen always get prettier at closing time.
Report Post »jollylama
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:42pmwhat’s crazy is that chicks scarf.. really?
Report Post »Okpulot Taha
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:35pmJOLLY LAMA fingers his mink stole, “what’s crazy is that chicks scarf.. really?”
I like better this video on a big screen behind the Politico boy. Shows two strippers on stage and a newsboy over on one side intently watching this video.
Okpulot Taha
Report Post »Choctaw Nation
Rn mom
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:37pmThis isn’t “news”, tell us something we don’t already know.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:06pmWhat will butcher admit to next?…I think its a barney thing…
Report Post »seanpatriot
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:05pmI wish Iran or Korea would just go on and nuke DC
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:03pmSluts know where to dance…go figure
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:59pm@butcher…I knew scum like you would admit where you spend your time…
Report Post »publiuswarmac9999
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:57pmAs long as ugly Republicans are nailing liberal women, I have not problem. But are there really any attractive liberal women?
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:15pmWell of course there are sweetie!! – http://maboulette.wordpress.com
Report Post »tarpon
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:56pmSounds like they are referring to a beached Rangel.
Report Post »Sandy
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:44pmI got a great idea…….
Just send all the TSA agents over to the ugly congressmen……..
Report Post »Bwwwwwhahahahahahahahahaha!!!!
Highland
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:53pmHave Napolitano frisk ‘em a time or two. That should counter all the Viagra they might be taking.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:54pmI don‘t know if you could pay ol’ Nappy Jan to touch a man.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:37pmI used to live in DC.
I can’t tell you how many (mostly) Reps and (not too many) Senators I saw at a local up-scale strip club called Camelot in NW putting $ bills in the panties of very attractive law students/dancers. This was about 8 years ago, though. But it was humorous.
Sage advice from Mr. VandeHei .
ps I‘m not naming names so don’t ask.
Report Post »Whole Nine Yards
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:25pmEver seen Henry Waxman up close and in person?
Report Post »Obviously, as a Freshman, he NEVER had to worry about this stuff…
PS – But his mother still loved him …
Highland
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:52pmYou ASSUME his mother loved him.
Report Post »Sandy
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:54pmWaxman looks like he is from Who-ville with that nose. I’m sure there was some other who-ville person that wanted to advance their career. Sad, but I’m sure is true.
Report Post »LadyIzShy
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:22pmIf I were these congress men I would be offended.
Report Post »Anonimouse
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:15pmJim’s a misogynist. What a low opinion of women!
If I were a liberal I would demand he be fired for such hateful words.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:16pmWe all kinow there is a certain type of woman that behaves just that way. Most of us are not tramps who will do whatever it takes to be on the arm of a congressman but there are women like that out there. I prefer cops and military men myself.
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:10pmSND97….ROFL!
I can hear the sgt. screaming now!
Report Post »LBreath
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:10pmLiberals simply can’t fathom the idea of individuals with integity and honor. There are those who priciples above self interest.
Report Post »New-American-Saviors
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:10pmThis is Very TRUE. Many women are attracted to people in Power. Men in Uniform .Any Power symbol. Some are just seeking Identity. ALL Politicians are seeking Identity. If they happen to do anything good in office it’s a Plus. Watch out Boy-She’ll chew you up- She’s a Man-Eater !
Report Post »bulldawg
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:05pmThis coming from a member of MSLSD and a former member of congress. Don’t worry Joe baby because We the people will not stand for the same ole crap your buddies in Washington have been feeding America anymore. http://www.weeklyrepublic.com
Report Post »SND97
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:00pmMaybe we should send ttem all to Namby Pambly Land, those Jack Wagons!!!
Report Post »Anonimouse
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:10pmHey you dang wood chucks – quit chuckin’ my wood!!!
Report Post »seanpatriot
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:06pmHave a tissue ya crybaby
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:58pmDon’t you think they would have learned that from Clinton? Guess stupid is a requirement for Congress..
Report Post »Sunnyr
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:56pmScarborough was probably the dork walking down the street with 2 hideous women, smoking pot. Can’t stand this pompous RINO goofball.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:03pmSo how do you explain Pelosi? Sheer desperation?
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:13pmUnbelievable.
Report Post »Jamestown
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 3:55pmSay No to Sluts only comes from reps smart enough to spot them…aint to many of them in the eastern united states…no most people in east United States…..wrong side of morality…they just do what everybody else does…no balls…
Report Post »HouseNegro
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:21pmI think they were talking about the human pig Henery Waxman. Talk about ugly only a mother could love.
Report Post »slimster
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:24pmlobbyist will get you how ever they can.
Report Post »M31Sailor
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:24pmEven Bella Abzug could get lucky
Report Post »libertyordeath87
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:36pmsnowleopard:
There’s not enough beer in the Key to make me crawl up on Pelosi. Not as long as I have at least one warm hand!
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:52pmI wouldn’t call that reporting, of course he has been tracking Dems for years, I would call that opinion. The GOP has sent strong Christian conservative people to DC and I am sure they will stick together and support each other’s values. This guy is just trying to make trouble.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 5:12pmJust ask the DC Madam , oh that’s right she was murdered.
Report Post »http://www.apfn.org/apfn/dc-madam.htm
why don’t you know about this ?
heyjim55
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 8:12pmPelosi? does it work for elected women to? I mean who would do her?
Report Post »LadyLiberty
Posted on November 17, 2010 at 9:11amI disagree, Joe has the only watchable show on MSNBC. I bet he leaves.
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