Conservative columnist Robert Novak reported over the weekend that Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-CA) will soon announce his 2008 retirement. Lewis, the former House Appropriations Committee chair and an unapologetic supporter of the many budget earmarks he placed over the years, has been reported to be the target of an FBI corruption probe for month. The feds are reportedly looking into whether Lewis received any personal favors or gifts in exchange for the spending earmarks her inserted into appropriation bills. Lewis has denied he engaged in any unlawful conduct. Lewis' CD-41 district is a fairly safe Republican seat based upon district demographics.
http://www.politics1.com/Bush won CA-41 by 62%-37% in 2004 and by 56%-41% in 2000.
