Amen. This is embarrassing, and in the short term it hurts politically, but in the long term we are far better off if we do the right thing and send this guy to prison. Every party has some members who see their opportunity, and take it. The only difference is what happens to them when they get caught. Are they incarcerated, or promoted? Republicans go to prison.
It can be infuriating to see the Dems skating free, but I still don't want to change our response to match theirs.
We do need to raise the standard for democrats whether they like it or not. It is better for them and better for us. Jefferson of Louisiana needs jail time too.
You want to see something ironic. History Channel is doing a story on "Duke" Cunning and his VN air combat.