Florida Dem Scored Federal Grant for Second Mistress, Now Under FBI Investigation and May Scuttle Re-election Bid

Lowlife Florida Democrat Tim Mahoney apparently is getting in way too deep now.

Current and former aides for Congressman Tim Mahoney (D-FL) say he was carrying on an affair with a county official from Florida at the same time he lobbied to help her county receive a $3.4 million federal grant.

Current and former aides for Congressman Tim Mahoney (D-FL) say he was carrying on an affair with a county official from Florida at the same time he lobbied to help her county receive a $3.4 million federal grant. Foley resigned his office amid charges he exchanged sexually explicit emails and instant messages on the internet with congressional pages.

One former top campaign aide says Mahoney acknowledged the woman had spent the week at his Washington apartment but shrugged off warnings such behavior could cause him political trouble. The aides said the woman was also seen with Mahoney at restaurants and at his Washington DC apartment late at night.

Based on interviews with a number of staffers, campaign workers and top Democratic officials in Congress, it appears Mahoney ignored warnings since last year about what now appears to have been multiple extra-marital relationships.

ABC News reported Monday that one former Congressional and campaign staff member, Patricia Allen was paid $121,000 by Mahoney to keep her from filing suit and going public about their alleged affair after she had been fired by Mahoney.

So let's briefly recap: That's at least two girlfriends, a wife, a payoff to one girlfriend and a federal grant for another. Busy guy. But remember, Nancy Pelosi knew nothing about this until Monday. Sure. She's either the dumbest person on the planet or she's lying through her teeth. I suspect the latter.

Well, it looks like lover boy has attracted the attention of the FBI, not a good thing heading into an election. While the Democrats have an amazing tolerance for corruption withing their ranks, it may be too much to protect this loser.

Especially since he's in a competitive district and now has bleak prospects.

Mahoney had so far survived saying that his job as a member of Congress wasn't the best job he's ever had, and his moderate voting record looked as if it would hold him in good stead. But a late-breaking scandal -- reported three weeks before the election -- involving a $121,000 payoff to a former mistress is the type of thing that gets one knocked out of office. Mahoney's re-election chances now appear doomed.

Charlie Rangel and Cold Cash Jefferson they can look the other way for, since they're shoo-ins every election.

Mahoney? He's expendable.

In fact, now it's reported he may not be seeking re-election. I guess Queen Bee Pelosi hates being kept in the dark.

Embattled Democratic Rep. Tim Mahoney may not seek reelection in Florida next month after ABC News broke a story earlier this week that the congressman had paid a former aide to keep quiet about their alleged affair, according to a Democratic leadership aide with ties to his campaign.

Sounds to me like he's getting a nice push overboard. Tonight would be convenient timing what with all the debate coverage to overshadow it.

Don't forget when Mark Foley was forced out it was too late to take his name off the ballot. Let's see if the Democrats received special treatment here. It is Palm Beach County, after all.

Speaking of Foley, is it just me or is this story receiving an underwhelming amount of coverage as compared to that scandal?