Appearing before the National Press Club, Lewis condemned as "McCarthyism" the scrutiny her group has drawn since employees in several cities were filmed advising undercover journalists on how to commit housing fraud.

They're just bad apples, see, and she's working to "turn this thing around." But what of the ACORN affiliates under investigation in multiple states for voter fraud? What of the Rathkes themselves?

Nope, the evidence is piling up that ACORN is rotten all through. No wonder its political allies are running for cover.

Lewis said she doubts the group will ever get federal money again.

That would sure be a good start.

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), though joined at the hip with ACORN, is desperately seeking to distance itself from its Ugly Twin.

"SEIU later ALLY-gator."

LOL...Steve....