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Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 | 11:23 a.m.
John Ensign
WASHINGTON -- The host of a Las Vegas talk radio show called today for Republican Sen. John Ensign to resign because of the continued fallout from the senator's his affair.
KXNT 840 host Alan Stock, host of “The Morning Source,” which airs before Rush Limbaugh, told listeners this morning Ensign should step down, the station reports.
Stock becomes the second Nevada talk radio host calling for Ensign’s ouster. When the affair was disclosed this summer, host Bill Manders of "The Bill Manders Show" at KOH 780 in Reno was the first to call for Ensign to resign.
Also, the chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee told CNN that a preliminary investigation has been opened into Sen. John Ensign’s conduct surrounding his affair.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that the review has begun.
“I can’t discuss this with you other than to say that there’s a preliminary investigation going on,” Boxer told CNN's John King. “And we will look at all aspects of this case as we do whenever there’s a case before us and try to get to the bottom of it as quickly as we can in fairness to all.”
The New York Times last week raised fresh allegations of possible ethics violations after Ensign helped secure employment for Doug Hampton, a former top aide, who apparently went on to lobby the senator’s office in possible violation of the one year lobby ban. Ensign had been having an affair with Hampton’s wife, Cynthia, who also worked for the sentor.
Alan Stock? This is news?
Who cares what Alan Stock, says?
I'm not quite as much "totally Anti-John Ensign" as I once was. Although, I still feel he is totally to blame, and I think he is very "wimpy" to use his "wife's behavior" as an excuse.
But, I read the letter he wrote to Cindy. He spoke of of what his wife (Darlene) had done, but he wasn't specific.
I've seen some comments here on the Las Vegas Sun comment section that talk about Mrs. Ensign's "slutty behavior".
Is John Ensign trying to say that the reason he had the affair with Cindy Hampton is because his wife cheated on him first?
And, one more thing.
I don't trust her comment that their "marriage is stronger than ever".
It seems to me that she quite possibly is just along for the Fame/Fortune/Power/Prestige.
I don't believe it at all! I think she's just agreed to pull the "Ensign family fat out of the fire".
If there was a Pre-Nuptial agreement, I'll bet it has been altered to her benefit.
If I'm being asked to believe that "they got that OLD SPARK back", and that "God truly is at the center of their marriage", I'll have to go to the bathroom to clean up because my weak bladder can't handle all this "hardy - har - harring".
Burnt Toast.
Too bad for Nevada, really. But felonious activity at this level will take him down.
It is ironic that casino money will ultimately be his undoing. Shocking, here in the Land of Graft, Greed, Corruption, Bribery, and general dishonesty at all levels. Always talkin' about Money!
Is this the same Alan Stock who adamantly defended the recently deceased police office who sped through the streets w/o activating his siren or emergency lights?
Tomorrow's Sun headline:
Cocktail waitress calls for John Ensign's resignation......
johnnie boy ensign is a snot nosed spoiled punk...
johnnie boy ensign is a fraud...
a total and complete fraud...
this little maggot was granted every single advantage in life...
rode mommy and daddy's coat tails all the way to the us senate...
but that wasn't enough for this snot nosed punk...
he had to have his best friend's wife too...
and when he got caught he fired both of them...
just ruined their lives...
then this little maggot went running to mommy and daddy to fix his boo boo...
all while a member of "the family" cult...
and a "promise keeper" to boot...
what a sad clown ensign is...
bring on the ethics investigation!!!
Who the hell listens to Rush Limbaugh or goons like him (radio talk blowhards)?
Is this goon Stock another meth crackhead?
I'm not from Nevada. Who is this talk show host, Stock? What is the impact of his call for resignation?
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I feel sad for the Ensign kids.
When will the truth about Darlene come out?
Is it true she is unfaithful and has a "chemical dependency problem"?
The Ensigns are bad for Nevada. We deserve better leadership.
Never heard of Alan Stock..but he's right.
Normally, what Alan Stock says is only marginally relevant at best. But in this case, Stock is representative of Ensign's base, and could be a canary in the coal mine. And if the base turns on Ensign, he's toast.
Far more significant is Sen. Tom Coburn's statement that "judgment gets impaired by arrogance, and that's what's going on here." If your own party's leadership is willing to throw you under the bus on Meet the Press, your effectiveness on the Hill is down to nil.
Ensign's chances of getting thrown out are next to nothing; the Senate is a good ol' boys club, and doesn't stoop to such dramatic gestures. But his ability to do anything meaningful in the Senate, beyond collecting a paycheck? Gone.
Heh. Even the teabagger wingnut GOP base is abandoning poor lil' Johnny Casino! I'm LMAO. I don't know if his fellow Senators have the cojones to impeach him, but it will be nice to see what happens in 2012. That should make Reid's reelection look like a cakewalk. ;-)
You can put all that Barbara Boxer has done for California and/or her country in a seven eleven plastic bag and puke in it.
Hum, how about all the tax cheats, sexual predators, racists, and liars within the Democratic Party resigning as well.
Be real, he was caught that's all. If you examine Washington, you'd find both sexes for the most part have explored their sexual deviances. To throw rocks in a glass house when the Democrats themselves promote same sex sexual relations and practice and promote some of the sickest moral values one could teach people so be careful what you ask for, you wish may come true.
sick moral values + same moral values = democratic party? Come on its2hot?!?!? Both parties have their issues, some more than others! But, this guy was caught, so he needs the boot!
I don't know what's more of a joke: That Alan Stock thinks his opinion carries any weight with anyone, or that the Sun would write a story about what Alan Stock says.
True, Alan Stock is just an empty head hawking water treatment systems. When he was paired with Heidi Harris, it was like listening to two parakeets shilling right wing stupidity. But KXNT specializes in national bigots, like Rush and Sean. So maybe Alan is on to something. He is showing us he has some cajones. Sorry, Heidi...
It seems to me that Senator Ensign is still able to be effective for Nevada - that is what he was hired for.
I would like Sen. Boxer to tell us where is the investigation into Sen. Charles Rangel's failure to pay his taxes, repeatedly. Where is the investigation into the non-vetted Czars? Where is the investigation into Timothy Geitner's failure to pay his taxes? And while your at it maybe they could look into why the farmer's in Ca. can't have water, but less than 200 miles north sits Napa Valley with plenty of water (hint, Nancy Pelosi owns a winery). Oh, and lets not forget about the Acorn fiasco.
Thumper: Could it be that Nevada is so deeply soaked in POLITICAL CORRUPTION, that you just don't know what it looks or smells like anymore? What state are you from Thumper? Chances are a good portion of the Nevada population came from your state. Southern Nevada in particular has a highly transient population, and unfortunately they like to bring their politics with them.
afveteran Is this the bets you have? Just what has Ensign done for Nevada? When you right wingers get the goods on a Democrat you all out the dogs but when one of your own ( and there are plenty of them lately) goes bad you are in denial and begin your name calling. That is why only one in five now call themselves Republicans. Be sure to buy Palins new guide for right wing nut jobs.You will enjoy it.
Hey Homer,
Thanks for the heads up on Sarah Palin's new book. I just ordered two copies from Amazon.com.
Palin's new book won't be out until November 17th and it has been number ONE on Amazons best seller book for eight days in a row now.
Hey Homer,
Thanks for the heads up on Sarah Palin's new book. I just ordered two copies on line from Amazon.
Palin's new book won't be out until November 17th and it has been number ONE on Amazons best seller book for eight days in a row now.
I re posted since my previous post might have been considered an advertisement.
I though they killed morty in Goodfellas.
Alan Stock is an idiot, but I agree with him. Ensign's gotta go!
He has got to go... He acknowledges in his apologies to his wife and staff for having sex with co-workers that he has his work cut out for him. He said his wife had been "horribly hurt by my behavior" and stated flat-out that those affairs "are in the past."
He also vowed to repair his relationship with his wife, whom he married in March after a years-long courtship.
As he faces future criticism, how he deals with his messy situation could prove significant.
He disclosed that he had had sexual relationships with women who worked for him and said that he had been the victim of a blackmail threat.
David Letterman has got to go...
Ensign represents the latest abortion in the cabal of self-righteousness.The word "hypocrisy" is way too accomodating for such right wing dastardliness.It's no wonder that such news gets to be printed about LV : http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct...
The problem is that he defied the laws of cheating. Never mess with the people you work with as well,YOUR FRIENDS!
Hey Larry, are you saying Ensign is a comedian, or that Letterman is an elected politician?
Did he borrow money from his mom and dad to pay off the "aggrieved party?"
Is he a sitting Senator?
Is he in politics at all?
Did you vote for him?
Was the woman married, and was she the wife of Letterman's best friend, who ALSO worked for him?
Did he fire the woman and her husband?
Did he find a plumb lobbying job, in violation of law, for his ex-best-buddy?
Is this story about David Letterman?
Did John Ensign report to the FBI that he was being blackmailed?
Did he pay hush money?
Did he say he was a member of Promise Keepers?
Is he a Bible-thumping Christian?
I guess you are saying that Dave Letterman has some obligation to you, personally, as does Senator ensign.
And here I thought you could simply change the channel.
Aren't you permanently "tooned in" to Fox News?
gmag, Boy, it really appears that you really have a thing against Ensign.
Is it because he is a "Bible-thumping Christian?"
Where are they hiding Cindy? God help him if she starts talking...
Still taking bets on Ensign 2012, the line is moving.
Resignation -160
Runs in '12 +180
I am not so sure Alan Stock is a legit talk show host.
He fits into the category of puppet.
The right wing pulls the string and he speaks.
A talk show host has to think for themself.
Hey crapsman7... How about marking me down for a I bet that Ensign makes it through this crisis and becomes the next Senate Majority Leader after Harry and the Democrats loose their majority in the Senate.
No, Larry, it's because he is a lyin', cheatin',
two-faced, immoral rapscallion.
As for Larry's pipe-smokin' dream of Ensign becoming senate majority leader;
He's much more likely to be in prison by then.
Until gmag mentioned rapscallion, gmag could have been describing most of the politicians in Washington.
My money is still on that rascal Ensign...