One of the great side-effects of this stupid story is that Republicans seem to be saying "That's it" and are finding their inner asskicker.
I hope you're right. I think many of us are really tired of the continual accuse - demand resignations - be shown to be fools - repeat cycle with the Dems. We've seen it with Cheney, Bush, Ashcroft, Lott, DeLay, Rove, . . .
The Dems never seem to pay for their nastiness and lying.