[Michael.SF.]

The RNC would have been smarter to lay low, let the Murtha nomination proceed, then let the dogs loose on him at a more opportune time.

[twigs]

Actually, I think it's been the MSM who has gone after Murtha. They're the ones who didn't want him to show Americans what real Dems are like. Might hurt their 2008 chances.

[Vinnie]

The RNC would have been smarter to lay low, let the Murtha nomination proceed, then let the dogs loose on him at a more.. opportune time.

There's plenty more
Conyers
Hastings
Rangell
Reid

Just to name the ones I can think of at the moment.
The sad part is , the public tends to overlook/accept dims corruption while condemning repubs for much more minor offenses.

The MSM is the conscience of America today.
Their opinion/criticism determines whether the public gets offended over a 'crime'.