Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., has resigned his post as the number-four Republican leader a day after admitting he had an affair with a campaign staffer, possibly marking an end to the advancement of his once-promising political career.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., confirmed it Wednesday afternoon.
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