Failed Democrat Pol Sues Critics Over Election Loss

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Driehaus could be the biggest whiner in congressional history.

Matt of OH 9:26PM October 26, 2011

He is essentially arguing that a democrat is good for nothing and is not capable of succeeding at anything in the public sector.

Andrew of TX 3:16PM October 26, 2011

@Ray of FL. While I do agree that the judge should recuse himself, there is no chance of a RICO case here. The RICO statute under title 18 of the US Code derives its authority from the interstate commerce clause of the US Constitution. So, the bulk to the language revolves around illegal rackets for financial profit. The essence of RICO is that prosecutors can charge top level member of organized crime with racketeering even when they have not been personally involved with criminal acts. There are some elements of section 1510 (relating to obstruction of criminal investigations) which could apply were it not for the fact that this is a civil lawsuit.

If the thrust of your use of RICO is predicated on the assertion that all pro-abortionists/liberals/progressives/democrats are members of organized crime organization, then the country is headed down the road to a police state. And even then there's the matter of financial profit which is either unclear, or nonexistent.

Nick of TN 2:37PM October 26, 2011

@Ray. While I do agree that the judge should recuse himself, there is no chance of a RICO case here. The RICO statute under title 18 of the US Code derives its authority from the interstate commerce clause of the US Constitution. So, the bulk to the language revolves around illegal rackets for financial profit. The essence of RICO is that prosecutors can charge top level member of organized crime with racketeering even when they have not been personally involved with criminal acts. There are some elements of section 1510 (relating to obstruction of criminal investigations) which could apply were it not for the fact that this is a civil lawsuit.

If the thrust of your use of RICO is predicated on the assertion that all pro-abortionists/liberals/progressives/democrats are members of organized crime organization, then the country is headed down the road to a police state. And even then there's the matter of financial profit which is either unclear, or nonexistent.

Nick of TN 2:35PM October 26, 2011

Wow, I didn't know that being a "Public Servant" was suppose to be a livelihood. Seems we need a bit of an attitude adjustment with the career politicians. Maybe take out the career part.

UpChuck.Liberals of CA 1:51PM October 26, 2011

Driehaus, a 1984 graduate and class president of Elder High School in Cincinnati (the same high school his father graduated from in 1951),[2][3] studied political science at Miami University while earning a B.A. in 1988 and holds an Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Indiana University earned in 1995.[4][5][6] He served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal where he worked with village groups and local schools as a natural resource volunteer to promote sustainable environmental practices from 1988 to 1990.[7]

Driehaus then served as Associate Director of the Center for International Education and Development Assistance at Indiana University. While serving in this role, he coordinated the South African Internship Program, which was sponsored by the United States Information Agency that is the largest professional exchange program between the United States and the "new" South Africa.[7]

Driehaus formerly directed and now serves as a consultant to the Community Building Institute, a collaborative effort of Xavier University and United Way & Community Chest that promotes citizen-led, asset-based community development. Driehaus is a member of the Price Hill Civic Club and serves on the Board of Seton High School.[7] He was also a part time political science instructor at Xavier University.[8]

Driehaus began his political career as an aide for Cincinnati City Council Member Todd Portune and former U.S. Rep. Charlie Luken in the 1990s.[8]

TL;DR: The shiftless bum has never had a real job.

Iman Azol of OH 12:54PM October 26, 2011

so a supreme court justice whose wife was given $500,000 to set up a Tea Party movement should also recuse himself from cases that touch on those issues, yes?

giddy atheist of AZ 12:17PM October 26, 2011

Classless Bum!

Owen of OH 11:46AM October 26, 2011

"loss of livelihood"? I thought a person was elected to public service? This guy obviously only has his own personal interests in mind here. And if he was only a 1 termer, what was his livelihood before?

John of CO 11:12AM October 26, 2011

GET A REAL JOB....NON-UNION, LIKE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR. NO ONE OWES YOU A LIVING.

Elaine Eckart of FL 11:07AM October 26, 2011

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Peter Roff is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report. Formerly a senior political writer for United Press International, he’s now affiliated with several public policy organizations including Let Freedom Ring, and Frontiers of Freedom. His writing has appeared in National Review, Fox News’ opinion section, The Daily Caller, Politico and elsewhere. Follow him on Twitter @PeterRoff.

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