Senator Ensign’s Scandal

Most constituents weren’t really concerned or even shocked about Senator John Ensign’s extra-marital affair with Doug Hampton’s wife, Cynthia Hampton. But they do feel there’s a lot more to this story and $96,000 check that was given to Ensign’s former mistress.

Chuck Muth, a Republican turned Independent, has be calling for Ensign’s resignation even prior to the scandal breaking out. He says Doug Hampton’s allegations about the senator helping him find employment raise red flags that could land ensign in hot water.

“It wasn’t whether ensign helped Doug find work. The real question is whether there were violations with his involvement with Hampton on the lobbying side,” Muth added.

Muth insists Ensign has too much baggage and should resign because he’s an added burden to an already fractured and ailing GOP. Political analyst Mike Sahara says Ensign’s career is not entirely over, since the radio interview on Newsradio 840 KXNT did some damage control. And as a political heavy weight his name and presence could still help in next years elections.

“He’s the most senior elected official in the party. No he cant put it behind but has to address it and move forward,” said Sahara. Ensign is not stepping down, but only time will tell if he will be in fact able to redeem himself and be forgiven by his party and the voters.

“One of the things that people forget is, if I resign, we have a second Senate race,” Ensign said Monday

KTNV