[LucyJo]

"A copy of the letter had made its way to the Missouri Democratic Party, which faxed it to the AP."

I'm wondering if the same person who sent it to the constituent also helped it "make its way to the Missouri Democratic Party".

[Enchante]

I'm smelling a set-up, either by a 'Rat mole in the Rep's office or else by the 'constituent' who may well turn out to be a DailyKos addict. Why would a copy of the letter "make its way" to the Democratic Party unless the recipient had a real axe to grind with the Rep? They should not have taken responsibility unless they were provided with the original document so they could examine it - hope that was done.