You may recall that Baucus is the Senator who initially led the charge against the public option, while wasting months negotiating with Republicans in an effort to get the most conservative bill he could. All for nought. From Roll Call:
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus’ office confirmed late Friday night that the Montana Democrat was carrying on an affair with his state office director, Melodee Hanes, when he nominated her to be U.S. attorney in Montana.
