John Ensign’s Parents Paid $96,000 To His Mistress

July 9th, 2009, 7:16 PM EDT

 

Ensign’s attorney, Paul Coggins, says each gift was limited to $12,000 and “complied with tax rules governing gifts.”  This new revelation appears to be designed to head off questions about whether or not Ensign violated federal laws by failing to report what Doug Hampton called a severance package, worth $25,000, to his wife, Cynthia.


The revelations of the payoff came as the scandal – quiet for several weeks – blossomed anew as Doug Hampton, the husband of Ensign’s mistress Cynthia, told a Nevada television show this week that Ensign left his family in shambles by relentlessly pursuing his wife, even after writing a February 2008 letter purporting to break off the affair. The nine-month affair ended in August 2008 – some three months after the time both Hamptons left Ensign’s staff.


So, the affair went on even after Ensign’s letter to Mrs. Hampton saying they were doing what God didn’t intend for them to do and that He wanted their rightful spouses restored.

Posted in Liberaland by Alan

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  1. “So, the affair went on even after Ensign’s letter to Mrs. Hampton saying they were doing what God didn’t intend for them to do and that He wanted their rightful spouses restored.”
    -that’s right. Bill Maher said it best when he said sex beats religion 100% of the time.

    Posted by crh3e
    July 9th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

  2. John Ensign’s Parents Paid $96,000 To His Mistress

    Where do I sign up to be John Ensign’s mistress? Erm… mister?

    karthiks030977 Reply:
    July 9th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    You are hilarious…you’re a riot.Have been meaning to say this many times…

    4moreyears Reply:
    July 9th, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    I would like to be adopted by Mr. Promisekeepers parents! >;~)>

    Posted by Um Cara
    July 9th, 2009 at 8:02 pm

  3. 96 Gs would buy a lot of hookers, John. Next time, “Craigslist”!!

    Senator Ensign and Cindy only “went for a little hike on the ol’ Appalachian Trail”.

    Whoever’s doing Darlene and Cindy’s hair isn’t treating them right. My barber could do ‘em a better job.

    It must really suck big time to have to go back to your parents for money when you’re 50 years old.

    Posted by anonymouse
    July 9th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

  4. 96 Gs would buy a lot of hookers, John. Next time, “Craigslist”!!

    Senator Ensign and Cindy only “went for a little hike on the ol’ Appalachian Trail”.

    Whoever’s doing Darlene and Cindy’s hair isn’t treating them right. My barber could do ‘em a better job.

    It must really suck big time to have to go back to your parents for money when you’re 50 years old.

    Oops.

    Posted by anonymouse
    July 9th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

  5. Kregg said Kregg

    Posted by FuRyUs
    July 9th, 2009 at 11:16 pm

  6. Doug Hampton should get to sleep with Darlene as reparations.

    Proudlib Reply:
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:43 am

    Darlene is WAY hotter than Cindy!!

    Posted by GuidoVanHorn
    July 10th, 2009 at 1:46 am

  7. I see a New Soup Opera in my Crystal Ball and it will be called,”ELECTED”!

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 3:48 am

    didn’t we already have one, called West Wing..

    I only watched that show a couple times, I think because it was on when I had other commitments, but the few times I caught it, it was interesting.

    Debby Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 4:51 am

    I didn’t see it either. It’s hard to catch many shows, while on the road. Was it the same format as a Day Time Soup? I don’t think they can beat this real life drama. Each week, it just keeps getting better and better! I think the Republicans may have run ahead in this area, now!

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 5:02 am

    never saw Day Time Soup (a bit before my time)….but West Wing was basically set in the West Wing and they tried to deal with political issues while their love lives all intermingled.

    If you ever caught “Live from the Sunset Strip” (I think that’s what it was called..about an SNL type show) it was that format, and I believe from the same writers.

    Debby Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:06 am

    The day time Soups were like “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live”. My mother watched them some, back in the days, when women stood at ironing boards and ironed everything, including the bedsheets. I remember, the girls in my college dorm would gather to watch “All My Children”. I never caught “Live from the Sunset Strip” It was, most likely, on after my time, when I could catch T.V shows. I did enjoy “Dallas” back in the days when my children were young. Anyway, this exchange got me thinking. People seem to enjoy watching the tragic and painful experiences and relationships of others. Those kind of shows, with all the cheating, have had a long run. Mix in Politics….WOW! They are “another Species” That’s the Problem!

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 8:36 am

    oh…I thought there was a show called Day Time Soup (like a spoof of soap operas) …of course I know about Dallas etc…I think I was 3…but I knew all about who shot JR.

    Debby Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Oooops! GuidoVanHorn….I should not type at that hour of the morning when my Dyslexia kicks in. Funny..I did not catch the soup rather than soap! I can relate with Bush Jr. on this issue and you wouldn’t want me to be President. I might be tempted to pick Dick Cheney as my V.P.!

    Posted by Debby
    July 10th, 2009 at 3:44 am

  8. “Dangit, Cindy, I didn’t say ‘wreck my election…’”

    Celticwitch Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 6:36 am

    If anyone would elected him back into the Senate, but you do in Vegas stays in Vegas?

    4moreyears Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Bozo’s STILL funny!

    Bucket #6? Viagara for mommy’s boss! Yay!

    Posted by bozo
    July 10th, 2009 at 4:12 am

  9. I don’t know what people are thinking, you pay money to someone, it sounds more and more like Prostitution! Wondering, is Sen. Ensign going to go for re-lection, you are getting paid to have a sexual relationship. He’s a pig and nothing more.

    If I hear the Conserveratives talk about “Family Values” again I will PUKE!

    Posted by Celticwitch
    July 10th, 2009 at 6:35 am

  10. They all need to stop dragging God into their mess. Im waiting for the lightening bolts to hit em..

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 8:33 am

    I know this is hard for the liberal mind to understand…but if God is a part of your life, it’s common to “drag” him into your messes…because that’s how you get out of them.

    TDro319 Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

    I remember the pedophile priests who had God in their lives. They also dragged Him into their messes.

    The problem with the repugs is they drag God out of the closet when they’re trying to schmooze their religious conservative base. “Yes, I’ve sinned, but I’ve asked God for forgiveness”.

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 11th, 2009 at 2:25 am

    I don’t expect you to understand.

    TDro319 Reply:
    July 11th, 2009 at 10:58 am

    You’re right. I don’t understand idiocy.

    Posted by Suzanne
    July 10th, 2009 at 7:38 am

  11. It’s too bad I didn’t know about this affair sooner. I could’ve used some of that hush money right about now.

    Posted by TDro319
    July 10th, 2009 at 1:25 pm

  12. Sen. Ensign and Sen. Coburn (and Gov. Sanford at one time) belong to this secret Christian Club in D.C. called the “Family.” These people are hellbent on power. They use Christ as a means to conquering the world. Well he asked why conquer the world and lose your soul? They don’t see themselves as hypocrites because in their minds “the bigger picture” tells them they still need to wield their power for God. Its the very antithesis of Christ who told his followers that whoever would want to be the most powerful ruler among them would have to be the lowliest servant to the group.

    4moreyears Reply:
    July 10th, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    Amen.

    Posted by crh3e
    July 10th, 2009 at 3:02 pm

  13. It’s high time that the Church, especially the evangelical churches, the ones who sponsor Promise Keepers et al., renew the concept of “excommunication”. People who call themselves “Christians” then behave in utterly immoral fashion were once kicked out of fellowship until they repented (changed their ways) completely and made restitution for the wrongs they had done. Even if they had been restored to fellowship, they were rarely, if ever allowed back into church leadership. Now, all someone has to do is hold a press conference, shed some crocodile tears, and POOF! everything is forgiven just like nothing ever happened! No wonder those outside the church are increasingly disgusted with Church-ianity.

    GuidoVanHorn Reply:
    July 11th, 2009 at 2:24 am

    I know a church that does that…they are accused of “judging” and “violence of character”

    Posted by Paul the cab driver
    July 10th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

  14. The two ladies look pretty much alike. Why didn’t they just do like other right wingers and do a swap. Then no money has to change hands and everyone has a good time and you don’t have to get God involved.

    Proudlib Reply:
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:48 am

    What fun would that be? It wouldn’t be in true Wrong Wing fashion if no money changed hands! They has to be Capitolism SOMEWHERE in the relationship!!!

    Posted by Montana
    July 12th, 2009 at 4:33 am

  15. John Enzyte….er Ensign yet ANOTHER one of the Retardpublicant’s that DEMANDED Clinton resign, then gets caught with his pants down, and ask for patience from the public while he gets his house in order. Sniff, sniff…….is that HYPOCRISY I smell?

    “Retardpubliecant’s tell you Gov’t doesn’t work……then get elected and PROVE it!”

    Posted by Proudlib
    July 12th, 2009 at 8:46 am