Repubs thought the issue was over. Until some IMM's came to light a few days ago and were sent to the MSM. GOP leadership had not been aware of these lewd IMM messages; as soon as Hastert became aware of them he called for a criminal investigation of Foley.
Now who sent these IMM message to the media and why now just in time for an "October surprise"? Hastert DID NOT KNOW of these yet the conservatives are calling for his head, just as the lefties planned.
That seems to be the truth. If he did know, considering what the Dems have been trying to do for the past few years, it would have made no sense for him to try to effect a coverup that might blow back at this time.