Take a Break From War News -- And Check Out Crooked Congressmen

November is getting closer every day. And in the miserable heat of a DC summer, let's take a short break from war and check out our old friend Jack Abramoff and his buddies. How ARE the races going for those who warmly embraced Jack in the good old days of free flowing funds? Well, they've all certainly done their best to run in the other direction from Jack, who they all barely remember at this point, but may have met once by accident, it was dark, it's hard to remember.

Well the most blatent Abramoff buddy, Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio managed to win his primary, but is now up against a well-funded Democrat whose money did not come from Abramoff. Ney has assured his supporters that he'll continue to run, even if he's indicted. Good show Bobby! Never let a little thing like bribbery stop you from trying to collect those congressional paychecks for another 2 years.

And the gentleman from Texas, the dishonorable Tom Delay, who fell the farthest, the fastest (although to be fair, must of it came from Delay's own personal crookedness and issues before his Abramoff friendship became an issue. Well Delay's still on the ballot, and Republicans are trying to get a write-in campaign going for another Republican rather than just give up the seat to the Democrat.

Up next on our break from the war - check out the crooks look, we'll check out our friend Doolittle from California, J.D. Hayworth of Arizona, and Conrad Burns of Montana.