Wouldn’t Tierney Know Something?

Wouldn’t Tierney Know Something?

If your wife’s family was running a multi-million dollar illegal gambling empire for 15 years, wouldn’t you know something about it?

That’s the question many voters in Massachusetts will be asking as Rep. John Tierney’s brother-in-law is sentenced in federal court today.

But the questions will continue for the veteran Massachusetts Democrat not only about what he knew and when he knew it, but – more importantly – how could he not know this illegal activity was taking place right under his nose? And, if he really didn’t know, what else could be happening under his nose – in Congress and in his District – that he is clueless about? The NRCC today is launching a new website to highlight the growing ethical cloud surrounding Tierney. The website will pose questions voters and enterprising reporters should be asking Tierney.

Visit HowCouldTierneyNotKnow.com for more details. Stories in Politico: http://politi.co/zTHOf2 and The Hill: http://bit.ly/xbEsn2

Today’s question:
 
If Congressman Tierney didn’t know anything about his family’s gambling empire, and he had nothing to hide, why did his wife refuse to answer questions at his brother-in-law’s trial about what the Congressman knew and when?