Responsive Documents: CREW: DOJ: Regarding John Ensign: 10-15-14

RE: comment for MSNBC
Here's a quote from
If you have questions my direct is|
I did everything he could to encourage Senator Ensign to end affair and to persuade Senator
he to his own marriage and Had Senator Ensign followed|
[advice, episode would have ended, and been made public, long ago.
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comment for MSNBC
at MSNBC. Sorry Just missed your call, was on the other If you wouldn't mind sending a
Las Vegas Sun/Sen. Ensign report, that be great.
Thanks so much,
RE; You really gotta listen to when you have time-
Last week.
Comments Include;
become a lobbyist:
The same day as the Mr, Ensign
Senate Dining Room, and ••••j o i n i n g them Allegiant with five other senators on Capitol including
only when asked about with)
the one-year lobbying moratorium. "It was
s | after
might have violated
RESPONSE:
Thank you for taking the time to contact •regarding my involvement with Senator John Ensign and proceedings surrounding his extramarital affair, as well as subsequent lobbying the opportunity to hear from you, and apologize delayed response.
you in the unfolding of Senator Ensign's affair was solely in the best interest of protecting the families involved. Much of the media's account of the episode has
based on a single source, For instance, at no point Senator Ensign o
In was the opposite. Senator Ensign's aetipns were but important
innocent members and individuals involved, all of whom need to heal As
constituent, you are permitted to hold my actions accountable regardless of
circumstance, encourage you to do so,

RE: anything?
BTW - do you think it's strange that the MSM keeps noting that Ensign
thev don't mention religious affiliation in similar stories. How often did we see references to
they shouid mention ail faiths (which all reject adultery) or none. It's not very fa.r and balanced of
them ...
Subject: anything?
never told Ensign to give them money - how about the
Thanks,
06
2009 6:02 PM
This is kind of unfair? Why do you mention "Ensign and]
Aside from Ensign's admission of payment Thursday, interview has set off a chain of other accusations and denials, indicating that the Ensign affair - which received relatively little attention when it first broke
to be following the questionable lead of drew additional attention to his already sensational affair with an
by revealing juicy new details to reporters after the fact.
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MSM main stream media. Off the p'od that Ensign parent
issue This would have moved the "pay off' off the table without
has NOTHING to hide. Not helpful. This
is like someone else's vomit. /
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was not telling the truth, and that there was no
said there was a said
has said that's inaccurate?
Can you help clear that up say the reverse - that|
Thanks,
Subject: Question
Did you put out today on the disaster? Someone in ensigns office thought
something went out l ied
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2009 3:12 PM
,
To:1 Subject: Ensign
we have are getting a lot of calls about the Ensign affair. What should we tell them?
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persuade Senator Ensign to stop, as well
Ensign to end and expose, is ridiculous,
2009 PM
Ensign payments to

the payments were a severance, or payoff, not a gift and that this is conduct that at reflects
badly on the Senate.
Or stick by past statements
W i l l i cooperate and to discuss It with
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John Ensign affair
Ensign's af fa i r and whether t r ied to
how and when do
4 1
Las Vegas Sun relocate and start life
lo t of money - than a million dol lar s
"The
the
Sent: Mon 11:15:47 2009 Subject: RE: in the news
There was and is no orchestrating and assisting in any pay-off scheme. passed on
info rmat ion only and was trying to do to:
1) Get Ensign to stop the affair
2) Get Ensign to confess,
T) Help Ensign and| Ireconclle and preserve marriages.

• over the weekend, i anticipate receiving phone calls re: the
topic up in conversation?
Hope you're doing so sorry you have to slog through
fueling unhelpful speculation
has therefore asked me to see if you all would be willing to field questions about and state the
following:
confronted Senator Ensign about the affair and encouraged Senator Ensign to Immediately
with|
Can you send the actual t o this?
o r i g i n a l
Sent: Wednesday, July
To: .
Subject:
Here i s the i n f o the guy i s t a l k i n g about
Subject: | aide |
says senator should resign
says senator should resign
an exclusive two-part interview to ai r over the next two days on
"Face t o said Ensign abused his power, involved at
least one other pay of f
debts ,
provided what • asserts i s a handwritten l e t t e r from Ensign
to professing to end the a f f a i r and invok ing his
God, bu t was again pur suing • within
hours among other revelations, also said Ensign paid
Hampton well over i n severance and acknowledged
asked the senator for millions of dollars i n
intimated that employers at Allegiant Ai r are feeling
pressure to
Much more later i n Flash, including how. the a f f a i r began while
families were l i v i n g i n the same house, on the Las Vegas Sun website
and tonight on "Face t o Face."
also
08, 2009 5:02 PM
approved comment me based on the questions w/ your boss to pay off the
everything he could to encourage Senator Ensign to end his affair and to persuade Senator Ensign to
repair the damage had caused to his own marriage and •
1 advice, this episode would have ended, and been made public, long ago.
t
o r a l l of the
mortgage?
role with Ensign's marriage
labout actual Senate biz, l i k e the

It's the Ensign scandal,,,,
the one who decided to suggest that|
\ didn't trigger this scandal and was trying to
• had a bigger role in this ...
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Monday, October 2009 2:49 PM
Ensign
Subject: Re: ny
open but I hope thisdoesn't t r i g g e r more follow -ups from less
ban i s on the lobbyist
That could be a line of attack i n the futu re
Thu Oct 01 21:02:22 2009
Subject: Re: ny times
Stick a fork in Ensign. This should put everyone on notice about using an o f f i c i a l o f f i c e to
"help friends."

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Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 11:31 AM
CAUGHT BY HOMETOWN PAPER WHEN ASKED in ABOUT TRIPS BY "THE
FELLOWHIP" -- "I know very little about it," Ensign said of foundation
Tx

FELLOWHIP" - "I know very little about it," Ensign said of the foundation
"I know very little about it," Ensign said of foundation. "When I was in the House, I went on a trip to Hong Kong, and couldn't tell
you about that either."
Wednesday, July PM
not address an allegation in the
dollar mortgage.
I encouraged
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To:
Subject:
i n keep asking f o r s t u f f . I
here (thanks f o r sending),
the apart, the I . the
coverage i s not helpin g.
Chrs, and thanks.
Ensign comments from today
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and it looks like we didn't have anyone there today when
I'm covering the phoner today? We'd really like to get more from if
laddressed it. Any |
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... you can offer me PR advice, but
Subject: Re: It's the Ensign scandal
get
[email protected]]
Re: anything?
cahoots" -• is my answer, Oh my gosh - that's an AWESOME way to put SO te.
can't many people have asked
or an, members to throw money at the problem,
a bit odd today talking abt the "patient it people scratching their heads thinking.. J
the privelege?
man. Oof.

Jout?
right with very confusing. You have to
discuss those things discuss •co ntrov ersia l
more fuel for the
on Tulsa, OK

October 6:36
ensign question
| Concerning the Times story on Ensign, there's a part that says
senators
lobbying ban was broken? Does the to comment on the meeting?
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& Ensign Connection
The story below just hit the news Wires. What is the latest development In this story and what is th e|
response?
ensign
confirm and do you have a statement about the ny times
as lobbied
009 10:40 AM
story about Ensign
statements in the NY Times story flatly contradict in talks about restitution payments, I'm wondering how the stories could be so different, If could clarify for me, I'd really appreciate it,
Thanks,
was involved in negotiations with Ensign aboutrestitution an
a specific It wasn't all false what • every opportunity in tha
don't remember ever - -
what had transpired,
To:

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Sent: Fri Oct 02 12:10:49 2009 Subject: RE; NY Times story about Ensign
From: | _
Subject: Re: NY Times story about Ensign
be glad to talk

Subject: RE: WA Post article - GOP Leader Tightlipped on Ensign
Sorry, don't, don't even
Sent: Friday. October 02, 2009 2:34 PM
Toil Subject: Re: WA Post article - GOP Leader Tightlipped on Ensign
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From: Sent: To: Subject:
nytimes.com] 009 2:42 PM
Thanks much. Do you figure there'll be an ethics investigation? It sounds from what we're today that they II have to broaden their inquiry after the initial stuff in June related to the there concern about that? Oust on background, if you want, unless you to address that question on the record)
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 2:08 PM
Subject: RE:
haven't heard anything the AP role a bit. You reported "intermediary while they
which implies a more formai role. been asked to
clarify this section below a number of times. a minor point but I would have "was asked and agreed rather
than "offered". was reacting request.
Also, if you please try to clarity that the burden on following the one-year ban is the
lobbyist/former staffer,
hats off to you for your very thorough and fair
October 02, 2009 11:08 AM

Subject:
Hi, we're following up on the Ensign story today, if you hear of anything of
Thanks
2
PM
update
involvement CREW i s go ing to expand t h e i r et hi cs c ompl aint t o
wit h th e f in an c ia l discuss ions between and Ensign.
Group's comments cover clai ms such as l y i n g and as si st in g Ensign in cov erin g up the a f f a i r .
S t i l l no reax?
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RE: concerns with story
I'll check and lot you know if we can't change,
mediating, CREW will of course still arranging a payment
October 05, 2009 3:41 PM
concerns with story
Here's our concern:
that
You're implying two things that are untrue and just as easily
acting which prompted
was acting on a number of $2.5 million to from
to serve a At the acting on behalf
short, claimed Ensign to go
of Ensign as in this go-between precisely
and threatening "go to^^MM^'^^'m because neither an other.
an intermediary between a
4:12 PM
Mv editor feels the distinction between negotiation on behalf of one party and mediation is a matter of not a fectual issue, especially In light of back and forth described. Also, as mentioned, since the allegation
helped arrange advocated for Ensign or just acted as an intermediary seems a
issue GREWs premise is that talked money with both advocated for Ensign
look worse, but is not the key thing. Also, please note the article emphasized statement that
Ensign to go public from the start.
Our offer would be that • • • w a n t s to talk more role and elaborate on that distinction, we would love to
talk about it for a follow up story.
But CongressDaily isn't ready to change the story due to the view that we'd be opening ourselves up to various wording
changes that are less than corrections.
But as mentioned, you can take this up
Thanks,
From:
Subject: RE: concerns with story
i hear you. Thanks, let me know.
|@nationaljournal.com]
Subject: RE: concerns with story
Regardless of negotiating or mediating, CREW will of course still was arranging a payment
of hush money. But understand the difference in how it sounds.
I'll check and lot you know if we can't
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: concerns with story
complaint, Senate Ethics has already opened a preliminary investigation into Ensign's
Station can be expanded if new material comes to
on its complaint (which we will monitor) then the investigation can be expanded, hence likely tede complaints generate a Inquiry, but most get dismissed pretty quickly

|@polltico,com] October 06, 2009 2:49 PM
I'm doing today - and to talk t o investigators and what tha t may mean to the case. asked
why willing to talk pretty explicit earlier about not testifying before Ethics -and
• kind of punted on but if you want to shed some light on that, please do.
Also - do you have a response on the CREW complaint
The letter to the Senate ethics committee also asks |
at least one • clients, Allegiant Air, be investigated
violate the lobbying ban. CREW also asked the committee to to reporters
categorically denied serving as an intermediary in to secure res tit ution from Sen.
Times for a $2 million payment to
Sen. Ensign, who rejected it.
And the OK are well want to respond. Their chairman e-mailed me this: of
course, concerned about any ethical violat ions may have commit ted , and trust that will be thoroughly
invest igated. But of deep concern to me also is the fact that been story
role in this matter . First •"c at eg or ic al ly denied" any involvement; then a national newspaper served
as go-between during the negotiations. For someone who Washington outsider,
lis sure behaving like a typical Beltway politician.
Filing at 4:45. Thanks.
Thanks __________ ... i
Subject: Question re pending CREW Ethics complaint re
the Times Friday, Citizens for Responsibly and Ethics Washington say they will file a
badly on the Senate.
Deadline is 12:30pm Monday.
l i s on th e at ta ck.
Sent : F ri da y. Octobe r 09, 2009 12:09 PM
To : .
working on a folo up on the
story. I have a number of questions,
on the H i l l today so the best number.
Questions in cl ud e but not l i mi te d to :
Why d id n' t th e
to fo l low
own advice Ensign, which was to go public with
comments about invo lvem ent co rr ec t? Why dis put e them back
c l i e n t , A ll eg ia nt Ai r? Who attended the meeting? Any de ta il s on th e meeting wi th the
cl ients?
—
about a financial Those
to listen. Senator Ensign
filters. Some reports have implied • facts have been viewed through political Senator EnsignUnfortunately, these sugg
never was
@abc.com] , 2009 4:41 PM
Thanks
One more totally blanked on the question at the March meeting with
Allegiant Air. know in the NYT said "it was wrong." Did you want to add anything to let it
stand at that?
abc.com>'
...
in this ordeal was to help two friends and families B did confront Senator Ensign about the
not only urged Senator Ensign to end the affair but to publlcally admit his mistakes.
role a Those
would only if Senator Ensign was willing to listen. Senator
passed on information on behalf of
exaggerated
Ensign
Unfortunately, these facts have been viewed through political and personal Some reports have implied
attempting to extort money from Senator Ensign, while other reports have suggested Senator Ensign was offeringl
hush money. Neither explanation is accurate.
was never more than to
does regret not saying "it's none of has also been viewed through political and personal
help two friends and families reconcile. In response to questions
your business" in a more artful way.
The reality is two individuals in a difficult and emotionally charged situation tried to reach a settlement and failed.
in of many poor decisions by both parties involved pursue the difficult path of ,
for the sake of their families and marriages,
Thanks,
1
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Subject: RE: Nightline
never met with Ensign about Allegiant ••s e t up a meeting for an
nothing to do the meeting
You can use this:
pabc.com]

To:| Subject: Ethics
We should expect be called to testified at the Ensign ethics investigation. Do we need to discuss this
this week or is this outside of our purview?
Th e nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization promotes ethics and accountability in government and public life and
ad complaint against Ensign in the ethics committee has a h,story of not
wanting to look into such matters,
New
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l o t o f - more than a mill ion
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High
-comment on Ensign situation
Sent: 08 16:30:24 2009
Subject: please approve -comment on Ensign situation
The calls are coming on the Las Vegas Sun report to assistance to
off their $1 million-plus mortgage and move them to a new away from Ens.gn.
•t h i n k it's vital we respond strongly and carefully (wi thou t going Into great detail) to squash the conclusion reporters will
want to make that this was hush money, when the opposite goal.
Please approve quote from as |
could to encourage Senator Ensign end his affair and to persuade Senator Ensign to
this episode would have ended, and been made public, long ago.
264.
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RE: Ensign
2009 3:32 PM
Sure, you can
everything he could to encourage Senator Ensign end affair and to persuade Senator Ensign to
he had caused to his own marriage and Had Senator Ensign followed
ladvice, this episode would have ended, and been made public, long ago."
2009 3:28 PM
Subject: Statement Request
give
Thanks.
knew about Sen. John Ensign's affair and suggested Sen. Ensign
Oklahoma City, OK
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Coburn, Tom
High
gave the Las Vegas Sun a copy of a letter Ensign wrote in your presence. I'll put a copy in your box
Background:
an interv iew with Channel 8 news in Las Vegas •c l a i m s that in a February at C
only urged Ensign to end the relationship but also urged Ensign to essentially pay off of
order to sweep the matter under the rug in an attempt to protect Ensign's political career,
t
powerful Washington figures live

please call Chris re: the Ensign story
| talked with reporters today and wants to get your denial straight

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Ailegiant stand at that?
Subject:

(Ensign) 9 1:52 PM
eyeing JE senate seat
Senator John Ensign (NV)
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with encouragement
harsh
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July PM

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[email protected])
Subject: Happy Hour
Good evening, all!
On Wednesday evening at 5:30pm, we will gather at the Dubliner for drinks, good cheer and to bid farewell to our dear
Please join us.
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Subject: Re: lawyer?
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Sent: Thu Jun 18
Good excuse no t t o go t o the wedding
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To :
Prob ab ly . Wow
I'll keep you looped in. No worries.
Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 9:46 AM
Subject: RE: Vegas Sun story
Sending them over is fine. We are mining information to see who has what also, if |
something to say, give us a heads up. I'm sure you would anyway.
does end with
From:l Sent: Friday, June 9:40 AM
(Ensign)
Subject: FW: Vegas Sun story
sure will not have a comment today, but figured would give you a heads up. If you don't want me
sending them on just let me know.
From Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 9:23 AM

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The Sun published a letter reference to your boss... seeking a comment per se, but wanted to give u the opportunity to confirm, deny or
ignore...
"The unethical behavior and immoral choice of Senator Ensign has been confronted by me and others on a number of
occasions this past year. In one of the in Washington
DC (sic) with a group of his peers. One of the attendee's (sic) well as several
other men who are close to the Senator. Senator Ensign's conduct and relentless pursuit to our dismissal
in April of would like to say he stopped his heinous conduct and pursuit upon our leaving, but that was not the
case and his actions did not subside until August of 2008."
POLITICO
FW: Sun; Spouse in Ensign affair says senator should resign
Here is link and a follow up story.
IS) SIGN UP WEEKLY UPDATE
(Ensign) Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:09 PM
Elmer (Ensign)
Subject: Sun; Spouse in Ensign affair says senator should resign
(Ensign);
"betrayed everything believed
Orig ina l
To:
says
[talks about tonight on "Face to Face," i s posted here: The l e t t e r , which
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over at Politico and am trying to get a comment re thesenew allegations a central role, including, according to^^•"ging
Ensign to them a new life away from Ensign."
Please
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From: Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 5:45 PM To: Tatro, Don (Coburn) Subject: RE: to "Face to Face" says Ensign should have ended affair
From: |
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:43 PM
Subject: reacting to "Face to Face" says Ensign should have ended affair
Subject:
sday, July 08, 2009 2:35 PM
reacting to "Face to Face" says Ensign should have ended affair
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(Ensign) PM
e: Do you have a story where your boss says| lied?
Good times!
Senator Ensign (R-NV) Russell Senate Building
(Ensign) Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:43:50 2009 Subject: Re: Do you have a story where your boss says |
Well there you have it. Good
lied?
Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:42:30 2009 Subject: Re: Do you have a story where your boss
You're
To:
Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:35:55 2009 Subject: Re: Do you have a story where your boss says lied?
Possible, but don't Check politico articles on it. It would be | reporter think
(Ensign)
Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:33:47 2009 Subject: Re: Do you have a story where your boss says
I'm wondering if JE meant that
| lied?
Subject; Re: Do have a story where your boss says|
It is added to the politico story guess
lied?
Sent using
Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:31:34 2009 Subject: RE: Do you have a story where your boss saysl
Okay, there isn't a story on the wires yet.
From:
Subject: Re: Do you have a story where your boss
lied?
Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:28:37 2009
Subject: RE: Do you have a story where your boss s a y s —
JE just told us that put out a statement
From:
Re: vou where vour buss
don't think so. Just the crap that came out today.
Ensign)From:
To: Sent: Wed Jul 08 22:27:08 2009 Subject: Do you have a story where your boss says
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They do. that,
Hmm- they have a point... Seems like | is contradicting
(Ensign) Oct 06 2009
tell Ethics about Ensign
| regarding John Ensign.
Las NV89101 Newsroom Direct Line:
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Wow, That won't be fun.
From: Sent : Tuesday, November 2009 4:10 PM
Subject: FW: Dont know if you all have seen
Fabulous
(Ensign) Subject: FW: Dont know if you all have seen
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 3:58 PM
(Ensign);
|
119 Russell Building
Washington, DC 20510
interview

FW: Politico; Ethics Commitee issues subpoenas on Ensign
Senator John Ensign (N\
Up for Weekly Update

Let's out this place.
Ensign] ABC - National Programming - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Special.
ABC - National Programming - Who Wants to Be
So our boss was a question on Wants to be a the question was
I in a high-profile affair with which politician".
Monday, January 25, 2010 12:38 PM
the other
Ensign] ABC - National Programming - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Sent: Monday, January 12:37:51 PM
Programming - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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09. 2009 6:36 PM
•••C l a i m s Constitutional Shield on Advice to Ensign
Ahhhh gEeeeeeeeee
From:
It's the topic on local talk radio in now!
from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
Sent : Thu Jul 09 15:07:49 2009 • Subject; Claims Constitutional Shield on Ensign
everywhere!
From:
Subject: Claims Constitutional Shield on Advice to Ensign
That privileged communications statement in the middle of now. The a challenge.
as to keep private conversations private, but don't think they will buy D.d
Ensign seek medical treatment for his affair?
feel been forced into the middle of a |
Subjec t: Re: Claims Constitutional Shield on Advice to Ensign
Watch for this: The likely angle will be that so high-and-mighty about transparency and sunshine, yet
hiding behind the shield of confidentiality.
That will eyebrows to be raised.
from my Wireless Handheld
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Sent: Thu Jul 09 14:32:38 2009 Subject: Re: Constitutional Shield on Advice to Ensign
haven't heard anything - But we should expect this grow legs,
One of our field reps did get a call from someone about it,
(Coburn);|

Constitutional Shield on Advice to Ensign
haven't heard a lot. It really hasn't been covered much here yet, but this constitutional shield/payoffdiscussion
make it a more attractive story. have to think a|
cover story.
I article Is coming. This is too good for the pass as a
All this other stuff makes for good gossip columns, but the C Street angle worries me sometimes,
From: ,
This one a slighter better article:
Are normal people talking about at all in OK?

RE : Ensign's ex-mistress, husband sought $8,5 million
role and based upon nothing illegal as far as can see, but doesn't look
AM
Subject: Ensign's ex-mistress, husband sought $8,5 million
Do you think there Is any shred of truth in this story re; |
afloat?

I'm over cleaning up other people's vomit,
20091005
1
09 5:30 PM
in the news
So what should add to our Ensign addresses this new issue? Our previous language below
constituents email (we have gotten many
Constituent email:
regard to a news article Jgst read, (noted at bottom of page) was truly distressed to learn of your involvement in
of representing Senator Ensign In this very ugly affair. Is this protection of the of your so
T e d family values theme? just hope this business' was conducted off of 'company and not part of your
official duties, am very disappointed.
Thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding my relationship Senator Ensign, and
my the proceedings surrounding his extramarital affair. I appreciate the opportunity to hear
from you, and apologize for my delayed response.
I understand your concerns, and the concerns of all of my constituents. I was heartbroken
one of my Mends and colleagues, Senator John Ensign, had engaged in an extramarital
individual, elected official or lay person breaks a sacred trust between
a spouse or significant other by engaging in and lying about an extramarital affair.
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Well we haven't gotten any Ensign letters in a while, but just got like 20 since it was brought up in the news again.

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Attached vou will find two documents to assist you in your for next week. The first is a Dear Traveler Letter,
details on clothing, weather, commercial airline travel, and packing considerations. The second
information and preference sheet will to complete and return to the Senate by
Tuesday,
5 January. Please give me a call if there are any questions.

We are writing this on difficult spot filed for
divorce heard details from the news, us to communicate there not
on Tuesday, depending how things go
prayer
We are all grieved and are asking for God's grace to get through this as a group
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Wanted to forward it on to you guys. We talked about this before.
Sent: 25 2009
Subject: Stake
Jusr arrived at c street a reporter and photographer were there and wanted to tallk to me. I siad no as I had to run to committre. Tell
everyone to say "no comment" I do not have the email for everyone
wrote:
weOutline raises more questions then it realize will supplement but it will raise more questions! need to know about the Foundation, last night you said no connection but certainly the people
consulted with and even Ensign have connections to the International Foundation and the discussions took place at C
street. If you are going to lift the veil of secrecy, the International connection and members are the most intriguing issues
amongst the
Re: Fwd:
says we should all pray, hunker down and stay put til Labor Day, then see what it looks like,!
anyone leaves the house, it should be Ensign.
said if
Subject: Re: Fwd:
From my perspective, everything from student leadership to the NPB itself is now In jeopardy if the team does notgo on the offensive setting the record straight on the Fellowship is and is not, This now
and can tell you all for certain that have a great dilemna because every newspaper interview or talk radio interview do includes questions about this mess, will not be able to avoid this and cannot continue to need to off the couch besides those of us in elected office or we will all be tarred by
and then ask the question if this is the kind of person Tenn needs as its next to hire a "crisis communications" firm and get in front of this storm before it kills us
all.

Subject: Re: conference call tonight
My team just recommended that stay totally quite and not respond to anything so if this is about me, just postpone the
call and ride it out for a day or two but am sure this is not going
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Sent: Jul 20 2009 Subject: Re: conference call tonight
are in a mark up but if we have a chance am sure we would jum|
pm, you may wish to wait until been brutal,
fund raiser tomorrow night but would be there by 8 pm, Still, expect to be in a
Health Care mark up!
in town and is with me. have a
through Wednesday on this
Subject: conference call tonight
Guys,
has suggested we get together on a conference call tonight. I' ve set up a dial in
number behalf. We will try and get started tonight at 9:15p. Would be good if
In.
The access code is:
Talk to you tonight.
Re: C Street call
Not me. But then again, unless happen to be on the campaign bus between stop, no time is good for me. over the
state over and over again.
Subject; C Street conf call
We spoke andBhas few ideas and thoughts of the comings and goings of C Street.
In light of all the heat that's surrounding our unity we feel it is to be on the same page as
we move We think it would be helpful for all of of us to so we are proposing a

don't forget to send something in for flBand anniversary TO
THEM BECAUSE IT'S A can send you write
life sure is rough in sunny and very warm.
On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 3:24 PM, i).gmail.com> wrote;
you please try and send a note/story in
putting it asap. I know it would mean alot to them they received stuff from you guys at C
Street Them serving there was a huge part of their life and I alot to them. You can
email me the letter and I can get i t Or you can send
Thanks.
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I ' l l le t you know. My schedule is unclear.
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having a dinner fo r i nte rns tonight at my th is is last week, any chance any of
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News 9 in is doing a story tonight at 10 l e t te r and suggestion that
••w e r e pres ent at a C St re et meeting. Some people (mostly Democrats) are aski ng
knew and what to Ensign. Do want to comment? I f so , simply sayi ng
encouraged Ensign to end hi s aff ai r could be an opti on.

Subject: Re: Ensign clarification
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Subject: Ensign clarification

Subject: RE: Ensign comment
think so. talked to their staff asked me to run this first.
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Subject: Re; Ensign comment
Will they do it
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Subject: Ensign comment
How's this as a quote for Ensign:
-If s unfair that some are asking in this ordeal. The fact me poor
ong ago. •cha l l enged me end my affair and to restore trust my
would have followed all a major reason why, in of my mistakes,
togethe; and together It would be wrongfor my actions to reflect on
name." - John Ensign
please call World Magazine re: C Street
World magazine at writing a story about C Street and situations. I'd
rage you to the no comment policy. think at some
toS to speak out (in a careful way without betraying confidences)because Christ Is on trial. body and the
seeing a lot of ugliness right now. If you don't
Suggested points:
1) Explain why C Street appears secretive. The Fellowship is trying to apply a first century, Christ-centered model
that is pre denominational and pre-lnstitutional. This doesn't mean the local church isn't important,
because it is. The point is that In Washington everyone organizes every relationship around an
affiliation, which is a real hindrance. We put people in boxes. The goal is to be an ambassador for Christ, not an
ambassador for a para-church organization Christ. a subt e but important
Washington. politicians in Washington are terribly lonely and struggle with all sorts
We all struggle and need a place to bring things into the light. The world hear about the scandals
that impact the house, but you'll never hear about the scandals that were prevented by the house.
The real storv though isn't about C Street, but about human frailty and our need for grace, redemption
we see a high profile failure we shouldn't be discouraged but return to the
basks We need to love one another enough to ask the hard questions and then have the love and
to bear one another's burdens

AP re: ensigns future
AP is doing a story on Ensign's fut ur e i n the GOP. They want
survive, should he res ign , e t c . ? I f want to weigh in
he ' l l
23, 2009 PM
NY Times reporter can come by at 3 pm re: Ensign
Can we schedule?
Key Points:
The two most damaging conclusions this story could make are either conspired with Ensign to pay hush money,
and/or denials of advocating payment were false did discuss that with the Neither
are true.
trusted by
unfairly, why would reach out to you for help? asked|
was
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• were trying to treat]
to be a mediator,
. however, was inaccurate when you as an advocate for large cash
expressing what wanted to believe.
Also, be careful about not repeating the claim that were protected as ok say |
were expressing frustration about the media's biased coverage made those comments The media
willingness to write single source stories has been Moreover, some reporters suspended their own standards
on single sources of events) because Ensign is both a Republican and a "Christum
hypocritical was never subjected to
the same level of scrutiny nor
aboutl back in
was never present when a letter was written, never made any assessment of paying anybody anything. Those are
untruths, Those are absolute is in error, manipulating the situation and you are all buying
s all false, as far as
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The NY Times reporter wants to talk still upset (understandably) about their coverage during
the campaign. press person said McCain would talk during lunch,
voice would help the story be about the doing on earmarks, spending, etc. I'm mention
Ensign but it should be only in passing. The more on actual news work the better ...
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Ensign and NY Times
should be questions on the core issues (health care, spending, etc.) you
anything else about Ensign, here are some points to remember.
Continue to have a non-combative and calm spirit, honorably and have nothing to hide.
How is the Ensign situation affecting
• It's a very sad situation for both families not worried it, The only people focused on this now are those
trying to score political points. The ethics committee hasn't they happy to talk with
them.
Do you regret claiming privilege as a
• chose my words poorly. Yet, poor word choice and irritating reporters isn't a basis for an ethics
complaint,
Also, avoid rehashing anything involving the discussion about money Ensign, particularly If it
involves specific amounts, Mentioning specific amounts will give the attack dogs fodder for their claim that
negotiating rather than acting as a go-between.

Re: Ensign question
him and ask to end i t . But we have no comment as was workin\ within b
oth j a There fore no comment
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Subject : Ensign question
News 9 in OKC i s doin g a st or y tonight at 10 and suggestion that
you were present at a C St re et meeti ng. Some people (mo stly Democrats) are as kin g what
knew and what sa id to Ensign. want to comment? I f so , simp ly sayi ng
encouraged Ensign to end his af f a i r could be an optio n.

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is somebody who could also be prosecuted for
obstructing Congress in its investigation.
Thus, you may not make any intentionally
false statements or knowingly mislead the committee
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rules regarding this proceeding. Supplementary
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our part regarding the fact of this deposition and
all our statements made here today. This rule does
not govern your own discussions of the interview,
though.
witness will tailor or coordinate III testimony
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discussing -- we're not ordering you because we
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discussing our questions and your answers with
anyone other than an attorney or a family member.
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opportunity to inspect the transcript of your
deposition, and
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