Randy Cunningham, the all-american boy and model for the Top Gun character, did not resign from the House until AFTER he pleaded guilty to taking more than $1 mllion in bribes. Most recently, former repub COngressman Bob Ney resigned AFTER he pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Why should Jefferson do otherwise? We still have a presumption of innocence (even though you and I may agree he is guilty).
THe FBI fucked up the case against Jefferson by
raiding his COngressonal office (something never done in the history of Congress.
The raid was authorized by Alberto Gonzales because of "unique circumstances." One can only wonder what made it more "unique" than the investigations of Cunningham or Ney) As a result, constitutional issues have been raised (even many repubs including the former Repub Speaker said the raid violated separation of powers). I would do the same as Jefferson and wait until this constitutional issue has been resolved.
Alcee Hasting was impreached as a judge 18 years ago, even though he was not found guilty in a court of law. You dont believe in second chances? What has he done while in office as a congressman that would justify his removal from office? It really is shameful to bring up Hastings, unless you know something I dont know.