Foley Update

CNN just previewed the Republican argument why Hastert should stay.

If he goes, the Democrats could well take Congress and that would mean higer taxes, etc, etc.

So, the argument for keeping Hastert is, loosely, "sure the kids are at risk of being cyber-molested by Congressmen, but that's still better than Democrats in control of the House."

I want to see that on a campaign button.

Hastert is not resigning. Apparently, he delayed his event because he wanted to hear whether there would be a House Ethics Investigation announced (40+ subpoenas issued.) Hastert wanted to announce a separate investigation led by Louis Freeh, but apparently Pelosi responded, "No, that's not good enough."

Want to take bets on who will be the first not to "comment on an ongoing investigation?"

Also: Is the primary purpose of the page tip line to bring the revelations to the Republicans rather than to the media?

Hastert has cancelled all his fundraisers for the next two weeks.

Foxnews: "House Republican candidates will suffer massive losses if House Speaker Dennis Hastert remains speaker until Election Day, according to internal polling data from a prominent GOP pollster, FOX News has learned."

Denny lied today about his exchanges with Shimkus.

(I may rewrite/update this post.)