Why DC Is So Messed Up

I guess I just don't get politics. National Review reports on a new scandal wherein Democratic Congressman Harold Ford allegedly attended a Playboy-sponsored party with beautiful women in lingerie. No, this allegation isn't from Ford, aiming for the "way to go, Harry!" vote. It's a criticism from the Republicans, and Ford is denying he ever went. I would think hanging out with Playboy models, and maybe even a few centerfolds, would be something to brag about. (I would certainly have a full photo album posted to the blog the next morning. This is me with Miss September. Yes, I think they are real. And here's Miss May sitting in my lap...) But this is Washington so I guess hanging out with lovely ladies is a bad thing. No wonder DC is the way it is.