1. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
Biggest Scandal: George Washington Bridge closures
How it turned out: We'll see.
2. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Biggest Scandal: The second John Doe investigation of his governorship, and the recall elections that took place after pissing off all these people.
Consequences: Walker won the recall election handily, and hasn't faced difficulties so far over the investigations.
3. Senator Rand Paul
Biggest Scandal: Plagiarizing, like, a lot.
Consequences: Rand's office will now footnote all speeches and statements.
4. Senator Ted Cruz
Biggest Scandal: Wasting 21 hours of our lives.
Consequences: Green Eggs and Ham.
And Corner Guy.
5. Rep. Paul Ryan
Biggest Scandal: Dressing like this.
Consequences: Carney is doing it too, so who cares?
