Abramoff-linked probe focuses on 5 lawmakers

Did you think the Abramoff scandal would just be about Republicans who run Congress? Think again.The Washington Times reports:

A Justice Department investigation into influence-peddling on Capitol Hill is focusing on a "first tier" of lawmakers and staffers, both Republicans and Democrats, say sources close to the probe that has netted guilty pleas from lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Law-enforcement authorities and others said the investigation's opening phase is scrutinizing Sens. Conrad Burns, Montana Republican; Byron L. Dorgan, North Dakota Democrat; and Minority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, along with Reps. J.D. Hayworth, Arizona Republican, and Bob Ney, Ohio Republican.

It appears Abramoff understands you have to hedge your bets when you are trying to buy coercive power.The reaction from Democratic bloggers the next couple of days should be interesting.