That's the obvious takeaway after Wednesday's resignation of OC Assemblyman Michael Duvall, who inadvertently boasted of his sexual conquests over an open microphone. From the LAT:

As TV camera crews chased lawmakers through Capitol corridors for comment on the scandal Wednesday, the place was abuzz with gossip: other lawmakers with lobbyist mistresses, inappropriate invitations to romantic dinners, married legislators and industry officials canoodling at fundraisers and after-hours mixers. Duvall, some said, just happened to get caught.

Of course, the list of state lawmakers who have fooled around over the years is a long one – and it includes some of our most prominent local officials (is it the water up there or what?). By the way, Sempra Energy, whose Sacramento lobbyist was identified in early news reports as Duvall's girlfriend, says it's investigating the matter and that its employee has denied the reports.

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