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Originally Posted by dilbert firestorm
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So looking at that list we have
1776 to 1899, 10 scandals. 1 "democrat republican" (Jefferson), one Federalist (Hamilton), 8 Dems
1900-1969, 5 scandals. 3 Dems, 1 rep and 1 scouts judge who was a dem. Running tally, 1 democrat reoublican, 1 republican, 1 federalist and 11 democrats.
1970-79, 7 scandals, ALL 7 dems. Running tally, 1 democrat reoublican, 1 republican, 1 federalist and 18 democrats.
1980-89, 12 scandals, 7 republicans, 5 dems.. Running tally, 1 democrat reoublican, 8 republican, 1 federalist and 23 democrats.
1990-99, 16 scandals. 5 dems, 11 republicans. Running tally, 1 democrat reoublican, 19 republican, 1 federalist and 28 democrats.
2000-2009, 16 scandals. 4 dems, 12 reps. (wow since 1980 the tides shifted!).. Running tally now 1 DR, 1 F, 31 Rs and 33 Ds..
2010 to present, 14 scandals (though the ones against Herman cain were debunked as the claims all magically disappeared as soon as he dropped out).. 4 dems, 9 reps (not including cain)..
Ending tally, 1 DR, 1 F, 40 Rep and 37 Dems..
So pretty even..