Calling it quits: Trey Radel resigns from Congress

Published January 27, 2014 5:00am ET



Rep. Trey Radel, R-Fla., will resign from Congress on Monday, the latest fallout from being caught buying cocaine from an undercover federal agent.

Radel went through the traditional motions of a man who was willing to remain in office: going to rehab, doing a few tearful interviews and meeting with top Republicans to discuss his future.

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