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'Culture of Corruption' in GOP? Democrats Hope Voters Think So

WASHINGTON — The downfall of prominent Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff dropped like a bomb into the early stages of the 2006 congressional campaign. But the scandal's political impact will depend on how far the radius of the blast extends.

Abramoff's guilty pleas to several felonies Tuesday and Wednesday will probably compound the electoral headaches for those senators and House members most directly linked to him. Republicans with close ties to the lobbyist — including Reps. Bob Ney of Ohio and Tom DeLay of Texas and Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana — have come under fire from Democratic opponents.

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