Feeney in TV ad: Trip paid by Abramoff was 'mistake'

[maddezmom]

Feeney in TV ad: Trip paid by Abramoff was 'mistake'
Mark K. Matthews | Washington Bureau
September 23, 2008

WASHINGTON - In a highly unusual campaign move, U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney will use a new television ad to apologize for his role in the Jack Abramoff corruption scandal.

Set to air today, the 30-second spot shows Feeney alone at a kitchen counter telling viewers that he made a "rookie mistake" as a freshman lawmaker by taking a 2003 golfing trip to Scotland that was paid for by Abramoff -- whom he calls a "corrupt lobbyist."

"I embarrassed myself, I embarrassed you, and for that, I'm very sorry," said the Oviedo Republican, holding a coffee mug as soft music plays in the background.

"I'm Tom Feeney, and I approve this message," the ad concludes, "because public service is about being honest -- even when you make a mistake."


more:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/orl-feeney2308sep23,0,7769099.story

[KingFlorez]

1. He's only sorry he got caught

He's got a pretty good opponent in Suzanne Kosmas and I think he's getting a bit scared about how things might turn out on election day.