Why does that only apply to Reps? The Dems just apologize and move on. Each time we cave into the Dem/MSM cabal, the more it encourages them to do the same thing again and again. Maybe we should advise Mitt to drop out because he refuses to divulge more than two years of tax returns. Bill Kristol and George Will say he should and will be forced to reveal more. Ryan co-sponsored a bill with Akin on abortion funding, limiting it to just forcible rape. Perhaps, Ryan should withdraw given his association with Akin.
Where does this crap end? Trent Lott was forced out his leadership position because of remarks he made at Strom Thurmond's 100 birthday party. Bob Livingston was forced to resign because of a marital affair. In the meantime, Barney Frank can have a gay prostitution ring operating from his basement. Bill Clinton remains in the WH and refuses to resign even after being impeached. In fact, there was a huge pity party at the WH attended by the Dem congressmen. Clinton had his law license revoked. No problem, he will be one of the star speakers at the Dem Convention.
Because Reps claim to have standards. Dems don't. It makes it a lot easier for Dems, but I'd rather have something to live up to. Do you think it would be wise to just say "Aw screw it! We're not going to insist on decent behavior from our elected officials!" How much tactical advantage would that purchase?
Funny thing you went on to say:
Perhaps, Ryan should withdraw given his association with Akin.
There will be more demands for that, not less, now that it appears Akin is taking the selfish route. Ironic. You then listed a few more examples of GOP that have been run out on a rail because of what they did/said. I thought those guys tarnished the brand as well. And the Dems you included on your list just prove that there are differences in character between members of the two parties.