Cenk Uygur
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DesJarlais Reelected, Had Multiple Mistresses & Abortions
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November 18, 2012
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3:08Now Playing"A decade before calling himself "a consistent supporter of pro-life values," Tennessee physician and Republican U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais supported his ex-wife's decision to get two abortions before their marriage, according to the congressman's sworn testimony during his divorce trial.
Obtained by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, the couple's 2001 trial transcript also confirms DesJarlais had sexual relationships with at least two patients, three coworkers and a drug representative while he was chief of staff at Grandview Medical Center in Jasper, Tenn. During one affair with a female patient, DesJarlais prescribed her drugs, gave her an $875 watch and bought her a plane ticket to Las Vegas, records show."*
U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais is back in the news for another round of hypocrisy. In divorce proceedings, the "family values" politician has revealed to have had multiple mistresses (many of whom were patients he treated), and supported abortions for his wife. Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
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