The Corrupt White Duke

The F.B.I. has opened an investigation into the corruption of Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R - San Diego), the man who accepted a bribe exceptionally generous offer on his home from a defense contractor. Cunningham defended his G.O.P. credentials, saying he loves all his wealthy friends equally:

Cunningham denied that he is a particularly good friend of MZM owner Mitchell Wade, saying last week, "No more than I am with (Qualcomm founder) Irwin Jacobs or (Titan Corp. founder) Gene Ray or any of the other CEOs."

However, Wade is the only benefactor who has given Puke Duke his own yacht:

However, Cunningham has been living aboard a 42-foot yacht at the Capital Yacht Club along the banks of the Potomac River. Wade owns the yacht, named the Duke-Stir, according to U.S. Coast Guard records. The name appears to be a play on Cunningham's nickname.

Cunningham has promised to produce receipts showing he paid rent on the yacht, or that he doesn't some marijuana, or something.

If there's any justice, Duke may find himself in stir for a long, long time.