Another Republican Indicted...

...and the Culture of Corruption continues.

Rick Renzi (R-AZ) indicted for extortion, wire fraud, money laundering, embezzlement amongst other matters in a 26 page federal indictment. Renzi has already said he wouldn't seek reelection in '08, but also says he's not going to resign his seat anytime soon either.

Just hasn't been a good week two years for the Republicans.

*Update:

As is the case when almost every Republican gets indicted or convicted they refuse, actually demand, that they won't resign their post as representative or senator or whatever position they may hold at the time. Republican Tom DeLay is a perfect example. He held on to his post for months after his indictment. Congressman Bob Ney is another example, who by the way is still incarcerated. He held onto his seat for many months before being carted off to prison. Republican Senator Larry Craig is a prime time example. After being convicted of soliciting an undercover male police officer for sex, Craig announced that he would resign and then changed his mind and tried to change his plea. After discovering that he couldn't change his guilty plea, he still kept his seat nonetheless along with his heterosexuality. I don't need to get into the whole Duke Cunningham thing do I? Today we have Rick Renzi as our example of law breaking Republicans who represent their district and their party in our nation's capitol. This from minority leader John Boehner:

“I have made it clear that I will hold our members to the highest standards of ethical conduct,” Boehner said in a statement Friday. “The charges contained in this indictment are completely unacceptable for a member of Congress, and I strongly urge Rep. Renzi to seriously consider whether he can continue to effectively represent his constituents under these circumstances. I expect to meet with Rep. Renzi at the earliest possible opportunity to discuss this situation and the best option for his constituents, our Conference, and the American people.”

Renzi, so far, is refusing to give up his seat as he faces a 35 count federal indictment.

**Update:

Even after leader Boehner publicly demands Renzi resign, he still refuses. "I will not resign and take on the cloak of guilt because I am innocent," the statement read. "My legal team. . .will handle these legal issues while I continue to serve my constituents."