because they know that's the best way to reach congressmen

"Florida Congressman Mark Foley has resigned over allegations he sent explicit e-mails to underage boys. What is it with congressmen? If they're not grabbing your wallet, they're grabbing your ass." --Jay Leno

"How 'bout that Florida Congressman Mark Foley? At least the Democrats waited until the interns were over 18." --David Letterman

"This incident is changing the way big companies do business in Washington -- like tobacco companies are now hiring underage boys as lobbyists because they know that's the best way to reach congressmen." --Jay Leno