Bera revives bathing suit attack against Lungren

Video of GOP Rep. Dan Lungren clad in swim trunks at the pool of a ritzy Hawaii resort is the centerpiece of a new website launched by his Democratic challenger, Dr. Ami Bera.

The website, www.LoopholeLungren.com, slams the Gold River Republican for attending a 2008 aviation industry conference at the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort on Hawaii's Big Island. Though House ethics rules ban interest groups from paying for members' conference travels, Lungren was able to use campaign funds for his and his wife's first-class trip because the group was also throwing an on-site fundraiser that grossed $20,000 for his campaign.

Bera campaign manager Lucinda Guinn said the site is meant to show that Lungren is the "poster child for what's wrong with Washington."

"The arrogance, and utter lack of remorse Lungren shows after being caught red-handed exploiting an ethics loophole is simply astounding. Californians deserve better," she said in a statement.

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