Fortunately I have put together a three point plan to help you rehabilitate your reputation after this shameful scandal:
After all, what could be more fiercely independent than running as an independent for Senate without the advantage of being an incumbent previously elected through manipulation of the Democratic Party? Please quit, then when you win back your Senate seat you won't have that albatross hung around your neck.
1) Return all contributions that Harlan Crow has made to your campaigns, and to you personally. This includes off the books contributions such as any Nazi memorabilia Mr. Crow may have given you, repayment for any vacations you may have taken with or without Clarence and Ginny Thomas, and any payments made directly to you in a quid pro quo for voting against popular Democratic legislation.
2) Publicly disavow your relationships with Harlan Crow, Clarence Thomas, and Ginny Thomas.