History's steamiest political sex scandals
Published On: Oct 24 2011 07:52:38 AM PDT
Updated On: Oct 24 2011 08:10:12 AM PDT
Scandals date back to time of founding fathers
Politics has been marred by sex scandals throughout American history. Take a look at some of the biggest scandals of the past.
U.S. Rep. Chris Lee's Office
On Feb. 9, 2011, New York Rep. Christopher Lee resigned after the gossip website Gawker reported that the married congressman had sent a shirtless photo of himself to a woman whose Craigslist ad he answered. He said he was quitting because he regretted actions that hurt his family and others.
