Darrel Issa,US Rep. With Auto Industry Ties,Blames Victim in Toyota Acceleration Case 
The office of U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa expressed doubts over the weekend about a San Diego's man's report of a harrowing, out-of-control acceleration experience in his second-generation Toyota Prius, stating that tests attempting to recreate the ride proved that the vehicle stopped and slowed as designed.
However, the northern San Diego County Republican's role in the investigation has been controversial: Not only is he a recipient of auto industry campaign contributions, but the representative last week insisted an aide from his office be present when National Highway Traffic Safety Administration inspectors and Toyota engineers examined the car. The federal inspectors walked away in protest but were later ordered by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood -- whom Issa had tattled to -- to let the layman from Issa's office in on the inspection.
We're guessing those inspectors are saying we told ya so right about now. Issa's inclusion in the process -- he does not even represent the district where the acceleration took place -- has been chaotic and perhaps political. And now he's jumped the queue and made conclusions that not even federal inspectors, who are the experts, have made.
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Darrel Issa,US Rep. With Auto Industry Ties,Blames Victim in Toyota Acceleration Case
