Toad was one of the campiest most insufferable characters in the 1st X-Men film. It brought all the scenes he was in closer to some crap Bat-film.
His abscense was competely welcome in Pt. II. Why oh why did they feel the need to bring him back??!!
From Washington Times interview with DeLay:
Mr. Hurt: Have you ever crossed the line of ethical behavior in terms of dealing with lobbyists, your use of government authority or with fundraising?
Mr. DeLay: Ever is a very strong word.