"Dude" Indeed

What Kevin Drum said. Rep. William Jefferson has had the bullseye on his back ever since his selfishness on display during Hurricane Katrina. But when you're on video accepting bribes, the gig is well beyond up.

As for those wanting to use this as indication of a bipartisan culture of corruption, dream on. I'll gladly trade every one Jefferson for the five DeLays, Cunninghams, Neys, Santorums, and Tafts that the other side wants to pretend are the exceptions for their side.