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Last month beleaguered GOP Sen. John Ensign announced that he wouldn't seek reelection in 2012. But today his aides revealed that Ensign will resign tomorrow.
Ensign has fallen under investigation by the ethics committee in the wake of an alleged sexual relationship with an aide and accusations that he steered business to her lobbyist husband. His departure could clear the way for Nevada's Republican governor to appoint Rep. Dean Heller (R) to the seat, giving the GOP an incumbent in 2012.
"I think that as Americans, we like the open forum of discussion. That's what freedom of speech is, that's what freedom of assembly is -- we have an assembly here of people coming together to exchange ideas -- and I think that's what we like is the discourse and exchange of ideas. I am always in favor of freedom. As far as the controversy, I think we don't back away from controversy, we discuss it. And I think that's the American way, and I'm glad to have the discussion with anyone about any of these issues." - Failed Senate candidate Sharron Angle, supporting GOProud's attendance at CPAC.
