[longtermmemmory]

could it be that the staffers were in on keeping it from republicans?

Can republicans, even if they are straight shooters, trust their own staffers?

[NavySEAL F-16]

Those staffers have no loyalty. They only care about a paycheck. They go from senator to senator and back to congressman -- just to have a job.

[maryz]

could it be that the staffers were in on keeping it from republicans?

I would think that goes without saying. Also, I heard a reference on Fox last night to the Republicans and Democrats each having their own staffers.