They are bowing out of the greatest ethics scandals we have ever seen.
The Senate ethics rules are so weak that a senator is not required to set up a blind trust if there is a conflict of interest.
These are not friends. These are people who have business with the government. Governor Taft has talked about the principles of ethics in government, but it's unfortunate he chooses not to live by them.
I have limited expectations for both the House and Senate ethics committees.