7 most ironic political scandals

Rep. Mark Souder's resignation came with a twist: A video in which his mistress quizzed him on his abstinence views. But he's hardly the only politician to be exposed so ironically

Mark Souder: World's first pro-abstinence cheater?
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Washington has had its share of political scandals — sexual and otherwise. But sometimes the stark contrast between a politician's predicament and the values he's championed throughout his career makes the shame even more indelible. Here, starting with the shocking affair that brought down family values conservative Rep. Mark Souder this week, a list of seven of the most ironic political scandals in recent memory:

1. Mark Souder's failure to abstain

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