POLITOPICS

Wow, I was wrong. I thought that Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick wasn't going to step down until he was forced down on his way to prison after his conviction in court. I guess the prospects of really going to jail can definately do damage to an ego. It looks as if he is going to take the deal the prosecution is offering which includes stepping down.
Detroit’s Mayor Will Leave Office and Go to Jail - NYTimes.com
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Pleads Guilty : Essence.com