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Boehner: Christopher Lee exit was the 'right decision'

From NBC News: During his weekly press conference, House Speaker John Boehner made his first public comments on the abrupt resignation of Rep. Chris Lee (R-NY) following reports about inappropriate texting and photos.

"Congressman Lee made his own decision that he thought was in his best interest and the interest of his family," Boehner said. "I think he made the right decision for himself and his family," he added.

The House leadership has promised "zero tolerance policy" for ethical problems, and they've generally been quick to act when allegations arise. For example, when Rep. Mark Souder admitted last spring that he had an affair with a staffer, he was quickly forced to resign. ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

Heard any good jokes lately? Rep. Chris Lee scandal is talk of Washington Press Club Foundation congressional dinner

By The Reliable Source

"Is Congressman Chris Lee here? He left his phone."

As emcee of the first big media-political dinner of the season, Jake Tapper waited, oh, about two seconds to get around to joking about D.C.'s latest sex scandal.

It was a relief, really. The only thing anyone was talking about during the reception before the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual congressional dinner Wednesday night was the New York congressman's Craigslist come-on and abrupt resignation just hours earlier: How could anyone be so clueless? Why did he use his real name? Did he look good in that photo? (The consensus: Meh.) And how swiftly the sordid, tantalizing story played out. ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

Chris Lee Sex Scandal Falls Short

Rep. Christopher Lee (sadly, no relation), the newest entry on the ever-growing list of "family values" conservatives not living by the rules they hold for everyone else, will mainly be noted for the short length of time between scandal and resignation. ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

Christopher Lee, Congressman, Resigns: A Gift to His Son?

There’s something to be said about a married man who trolls for women online. Thankfully whatever former Congressman Chris Lee (R-N.Y.) will say about it now, few people will be listening to him for much longer because he had the decency to resign when the evidence against his misdeeds was too glaring to ignore.

Lee, 46, was outed by Gawker for having posed as a divorced man looking for a date online, sending at least one woman flirtatious emails and a topless photo of himself. He released a statement yesterday: ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

Christopher Lee Congressman

Christopher Lee Congressman, (AP) – A wedding in New York accused of Congress sent a tpless photo of himself to a woman abruptly resigned Wednesday, saying he regretted actions had harmed his family and others. The gossip Web site Gawker reported Wednesday that Representative Christopher Lee, a Republican of the two courses with a young son, had e-mail a photo of a woman he met on the Craigslist classified ads. Lee said in an e-mailed statement that his resignation took effect immediately. The statement offered no details or confirmation of an announcement Craigslist. ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

Christopher Lee: Congressman Resigns After Gawker Reveals Craigslist Scandal (Video)

Christopher Lee, the congressman who quickly resigned after Gawker.com revealed his Craigslist dating scandal, is discussed in this Today show video clip.

The Chris Lee photo scandal lead to his sudden resignation – Today gives the update about how fast the whole scandal unfolded following Gawker’s breaking the news.

Congressman Christopher Lee was seeking women on Craigslist – Gawker was notified by one woman he made contact with and they published the email that he had written, where he lies about his age and says he was divorced (he’s not). ( Read Christopher Lee Congressman more... )

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