Politickin' With John Brown: A History Of Political Sex Tapes

Our resident politics expert takes a look at when gov't officials got caught on tape.

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For as long as there's been politics, there's been sex scandals. Anytime one's public success is based on perceived morality, opponents are bound to dig up any sensational shred of wrongdoing. Sex tapes only make it easier.

The latest episode in poli-porn allegedly involves John Edwards and his hippie-dippie slide, Rielle Hunter. While the fate of the recording's release is worked out in court, here's a look back at some of the most politically costly taxes on tape...

John Edwards, USA (2009)
• Really, John? If reports are true that the former presidential candidate filmed a porno with his pregnant jump-off, this would the climax of an epic sleazy downfall. Homie was preaching about two Americas, but was living two lives.

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