We don't expect a lot from our Vice Presidents -- in Spiro's case the public was largely willing to overlook his habit of using terms like "fat Jap" -- but we do like them to turn down bribes or, at least, not pursue them openly.

Sadly, that was too much to ask of “Ted” Agnew (as his non-Greek friends called him).

Tricky Dick's literal partner in crime had to leave office after the revelation he had solicited $147,500. He was unrepentant post-resignation, insisting the money was actually campaign contributions and unsuccessfully attempted to write off the $268,462 fine on his taxes.

Reprint from: Esquire