Husband of Ensign's Ex-Lover Calls for Resignation

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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/03/09/us/politics/AP-US-Ensign-Affair.html?_r=1&hp

The Nevada man whose wife had a months long affair with Sen. John Ensign says the Republican should immediately resign to shield the family from an ongoing ethics investigation stemming from the extramarital relationship.

Doug Hampton said in a rare statement Wednesday that Ensign's "callousness and lack of remorse" has prolonged the anguish caused by the 2008 affair.

Ensign announced on Monday that he wouldn't pursue a third term. He is under federal investigation for helping Hampton secure a lobbying job amid the scandal. Ensign's parents also provided the Hampton family with $96,000 described as a gift.

[The Second Stone]

1. The gift looks suspiciously like hush money

or extortion. Of course it requires investigation.

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2. Shoulda put a hold on the check

Now that the funds have cleared, Mr. Hampton feels like he can take a nip at the hand that fed him.