Some Republicans are spending their wilderness years in the doghouse.
Senator John Ensign of Nevada has admitted today that he has had an affair with a staffer.
"Last year, I had an affair," Ensign said, according to CNN. "I violated the vows of marriage. It's absolutely the worst thing I've done in my life.
"I take full responsibility for my actions. I know I have deeply hurt and disappointed my wife, Darlene, my children, my family, friends, my staff and those who believed in me. And to all of them, especially my wife, I'm truly sor....