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Another Hypocrit Seems To Be Sinking

Econ101

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Rep. paying ex-mistress about $500K

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press Writer Thu Nov 2, 5:59 PM ET

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A Republican congressman accused of abusing his ex-mistress agreed to pay her about $500,000 in a settlement last year that contained a powerful incentive for her to keep quiet until after Election Day, a person familiar with the terms of the deal told The Associated Press.
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Rep. Don Sherwood (news, bio, voting record) is locked in a tight re-election race against a Democratic opponent who has seized on the four-term congressman's relationship with the woman. While Sherwood acknowledged the woman was his mistress, he denied abusing her and said that he had settled her $5.5 million lawsuit on confidential terms.

The settlement, reached in November 2005, called for Cynthia Ore to be paid in installments, according to a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is confidential. She has received less than half the money so far, and will not get the rest until after the Nov. 7 election, the person said Thursday.

A confidentiality clause requires Ore to forfeit some of the money if she talks publicly about the case, according to this person and two other people familiar with elements of the case.

It is common in settlements for payments to be made in installments and for the parties to be held to confidentiality.

Sherwood admitted no wrongdoing, a standard provision in such agreements, this person said.

Sherwood, a 65-year-old married father of three who is considered a family-values conservative, had one of the safest seats in Congress until Ore sued him in June 2005, alleging he physically abused her throughout their five-year affair.

Reached by telephone Wednesday, the congressman and successful car dealer said: "I can neither confirm nor deny because this was a private settlement. If I'd like to talk to you about it, I can't."

The Associated Press has been trying for months to find out the terms of the settlement.

According to a police report, Ore called 911 on her cell phone from the bathroom of Sherwood's Capitol Hill apartment in 2004 and reported that Sherwood had choked her while giving her a back rub. Sherwood admitted having an affair with the woman, but vehemently denied ever hurting her, and criminal charges were never filed. But Ore, now 30, sued for damages.

Sherwood's challenger, Chris Carney, has hammered the congressman over the affair in TV ads, calling Sherwood a hypocrite who brought "Washington values" to his rural northeastern Pennsylvania district.

Sherwood responded with his own ad, in which he looked directly into the camera and apologized for his conduct. Last month, his wife mailed a letter to voters that accused Carney of "needlessly cruel" campaign tactics.

Although GOP voters greatly outnumber Democrats in his conservative district, many people have said they would not vote for him again because of the affair.

Even before Ore settled, the congressman tried to keep a tight lid on the case. His lawyer asked a judge to prohibit disclosure of materials from the case, warning that Sherwood's opponents might try to use the information to harm him politically.

The lawyer, Bobby Burchfield, was especially adamant that any videotaped deposition of Sherwood not be released, saying the footage could be used against him in negative political ads.

Ore's attorney, Ning Ye of New York, declined to say where she is living now or how she can be reached.
 

Cal

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She called 911, but no charges were filed? In so called "domestic abuse" situations, aren't charges automatically filed in most places? Smacks of tabloid journalism.
 

Steve

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Primary

In the Republican primary on May 15, 2006, Sherwood "survived a surprisingly strong challenge ... from Kathy Scott, a political newcomer." Sherwood received 56% of the vote. CQPolitics reported that his "mediocre showing" could be attributed to the admitted affair. Scott did not file a report with the FEC, which indicates that she spent less than $5,000 in her campaign.

seems Sherwood should have read the writing on the Washington Bathroom wall.....and ended his bid after the primaries....



Sherwood countered with a television ad in which he apologized for his affair with Ore, but denied ever abusing her. Addressing viewers, Sherwood said, "While I'm truly sorry for disappointing you, I never wavered from my commitment to reduce taxes, create jobs and bring home our fair share." He added, "Should you forgive me, you can count on me to keep on fighting hard for you and your family."

I feel that if the affair is an issue with his conservative base he should have resigned.....by the strong showing of Kathy Scott in the primaries, indicated he had lost the confidence of many conservative voters in his district......

add in his opponet is not a far left leaning Dem and the race is favored to go Dem.....Reiterating my stand that he should have resigned...or at least not run again.......

Christopher P. Carney is a Democratic Party candidate for the United States Congress against incumbent Republican Congressman Don Sherwood in Pennsylvania's 10th district.

Christopher Carney is an associate professor of political science at Penn State Worthington-Scranton, where he has taught since 1992.

He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their 5 children in Dimock Township, Pennsylvania.


A Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, Carney served multiple tours overseas and was activated for operations Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. He was direct commissioned as an Ensign in 1995. He served as Senior Terrorism and Intelligence Advisor at the Pentagon

He is the recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, three joint Service Achievement Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. His awards also include the Naval Rifle Marksman ribbon and the Naval Pistol Expert Medal.
 

Econ101

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Steve, you have my point exactly. The republicans have to hold the values they espouse or they will pay the price. The leadership in the republican party is learning that lesson this yeaar but should have known it long ago as it is one of the basics if you are courting the religious right.

I am more on a rampage about the current corrupt leadership of the republicans who have sold out the country and lost their way than good conservative republicans.

We need to take the party back.
 
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