so, where is your cite that the Democrats had the messages and held them? I've heard that said a few times. Proof?
The particular page involved in this, apparently gave the copies of these IM's to someone in the Democrat caucus. This person is as yet unknown, but the names will come out during the investigation! They must....and they will.
I think we can safely say it was not Hastert or anyone close to him.
This likely leads to one of the Dem players and it will be most interesting to find out, however, there is a timing issue. This has Rat smell all over it.