Congressman Aaron #Schock Can't Handle Tough Questions

I read in the news that another Republican Congressman has resigned rather than face the scrutiny of the press. Congressman Aaron Schock from Illinois announced that he would resign effective March 31. In a statement he said “The constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself.” He was being questioned about thousands of dollars in mileage reimbursements he received for his personal vehicle. He was reimbursed for 90,000 miles more than his car was driven. Duh? He was also being criticized for spending $40,000 of tax payer money to redecorate his office to look like a scene from Downton Abbey, using private charter planes for official government business, buying concert tickets, trips overseas and other travel. Now who hasn't done that?

Illinois has a reputation for corrupt politicians such as Rod Blagojevich, ex-governor, who was convicted on 17 charges. Here is a list of the questions that Schock may have found distracting:

1. Congressman, are you a thief?

2. You claimed more miles for travel reimbursement than you actually drove. What were you thinking?

3. Did you misappropriate government funds?

4. What else are you hiding?

5. Was ex-governor Blagojevich your mentor?

6. Did you have sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky? No wait. Wrong politician.

I think there is more to this scandal than meets the eye. There will be more shocking revelations. You bet! Schock resigned early in order to stop further probes into his affairs; probably too late.