Disgraced, "Attacked" McCain Supporter Was a College Republican Field Rep

By now you've all heard about Ashley Todd, the woman who told police that she was mugged for being a McCain supporter and wound up with a black eye and a "B" carved into her face. Apparently, that wasn't so much what happened:

On Friday, officials said they had found several "inconsistencies" in Todd's statements. She was brought back to police headquarters, where she finally confessed that she had made the entire story up.

"After a while, she just simply stated that she wanted to tell the truth," said Maurita Bryant, assistant chief for investigations.

Todd confessed to police that she was driving alone, looked in the mirror, saw her black eye and the B on her face, and didn't know how they got there. She assumed she could have done it herself, she said, and then she made up the story about the attacker.

When she saw the B, the first thing she thought of was "Barack," she told police.

Police suspect Todd's wounds were self-inflicted. She remained at police headquarters on Friday afternoon, and police were trying to determine whether she needed psychiatric evaluation.

"She hasn't really shown any obvious remorse," Kraus said. "She's certainly surprised that it snowballed to where it is today."

Turns our Ms. Todd was one of the much vaunted College Republican National Committee Field Reps. The CRNC is sacking her:

Ashley Todd is a CRNC field representative from Texas. The story yesterday was that Ashley had been attacked outside Pittsburgh and had a “B” carved into her face.

Now, Pittsburgh police say that Ashley confessed to making up the story and will face charges.

So what is the real story? What really happened to Ashley in Bloomfield, Pa?

Update II: The CRNC has contacted CR Nation to comment on the story.

Communications Director Ashley Barbera: “When Ms. Todd initially contacted us claiming to have been attacked our first reaction was obviously to be concerned for her safety. We are as upset as anyone to learn of her deceit. Ashley must take full responsibility for her actions.”

Executive Director Ethan Eilon: “We have terminated her effective today. Obviously, we had know idea she was making this story up.”

Talk about a black eye on your national field program . . .