How not to do scandal

So, the Republicans are melting down over the Foley scandal, and I notice this in the NY Times, deep inside an article on new congressional races that have suddenly been put in play:

In other races, the Foley case has created an unfavorable backdrop for Republicans. In Pennsylvania this week, Representative Don Sherwood, a suddenly endangered Republican, bought time on television to offer an apology in response to allegations that he had abused his mistress. Analysts for both parties said the sweep of outrage over Congressional misbehavior had weakened Mr. Sherwood and forced him to deal directly with the issue.

I was just reading along, and all of the sudden a congressman is abusing his mistress. It is like we skipped several steps. I feel cheated because we didn't get to wallow in the scandal that he had a mistress. Poor form.