The proud Dem. Congressman has been out of commission for over 6 months.  He claims it is bi-polar depression and there are rumors of serious drug addiction.  Many believe he is just hiding from a corruption investigation and it's all a con. Either way he has publicly stated he is a long way off from returning.  So he's either corrupt or mentally, physically, and emotionally unable to serve.  But why would that stop the mindless sheep from voting for him again?  Democrats aren't stupid. They are well trained dogs that know how to fetch.