Grand Old Police Blotter: For The Want Of A Hot Tub Edition

The Connecticut State Ethics Commission has concluded that Governor John Rowland (aka the Nutmeg Scumbag) violated state laws by accepting gifts, including a hot tub and a water heater from state employees, and other free goods and services from contractors doing business with the state.

Rowland is developing unique defense to the charges -- the Clinton defense:

The state's embattled chief executive also dismissed accusations Tuesday that he had threatened lawmakers who met with him last week at the governor's residence in Hartford.

"He talked about the consequences of going ahead with an impeachment," said Democratic Rep. Michael Lawlor, recalling a meeting last Friday in which Rowland brought up the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. "He mentioned what happened to Clinton's most vocal critics. He said when the press gets tired of him, they will start on us."

Sorry, Johnny, but you're no Bill Clinton. (Not to mention that the press still hasn't tired of bashing Clinton.)

Enjoy that water heater and hot tub while you can; your bathing options might be fewer and a lot less pleasant in the near future.