If the assertion is "Well, the Democrats have more of a history for sexual misconduct!", I don't believe that's going to play well to the voters. What Foley did was disgusting. I don't think we should dumb down our standards to the Dem's standards.
And let's consider that Hastert has NOT handled this well. Some of his statements leave a lot to be desired in regards to the Foley matter.
Cite examples of these bad statements.
This is a media hit. Nothing more.
Vote on the issues, like national security and impeachment. They are what Congress will be addressing in 2007 depending on which way the election goes.