Lyons has shown a Clintonesque resilience in the past, rising above scandal on the strength of charisma and successful leadership. But some of his colleagues now complain that the scandal has dried up contributions to the church and that Lyons has to go -- whether or not the feds lock him up. "To drag millions of people through all this mud is a shame," said the Rev. Charles Kenyotta Tuesday. "In the 118 years of our existence, we've never had a president this dumb." Joe Lieberman would say amen to that.
The Long Denominational Nightmare
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.: Just like Bill Clinton two weeks ago, Henry Lyons, president of one of the nation's largest black denominations, admitted Monday to an "improper relationship" with a coworker -- and he too wants forgiveness. But like Clinton, he's not out of the doghouse quite yet. The board of the National Baptist Convention says it is willing to forgive Lyons his extramarital affair, but his pending indictments for fraud, money laundering and tax evasion are another matter -- especially if they lead to a conviction.