But the recent criminal charges make no mention of this accusation.

Rather, the pollsters said, it reflected recent criminal charges against two of his fund-raisers.

"Your investigation has taken a backseat to these more recent charges," Fisher said.

Or recent charges by France that Washington engaged in economic espionage.

Another accuser, one of four who asked that their names be withheld, provided the most recent charge.

Eight troopers have been indicted in the last two years, with the most recent charges last week.

Prosecutors maintain the recent charges reflect the severity of the crimes.

"Take the other most recent charge, for example," the Senator said in the telephone interview.

Carey's history is a bulwark against the recent charges.