[Lando Lincoln]

Why is it the electorate finds morality when it is a Republican who screws up??

[Pining_4_TX]

I hope the answer is that Republicans, unlike Dems, actually have principles and morals. That is the difference, and it we lose it, we become just as sleazy as they are.

[BoomerBob]

The reason is that, in general, the GOP holds themselves to a higher standard than Democrats (one of the reasons why I am a Republican).

Hutchinson is a former pastor, and that is why, in Arkansas, his divorce is such a significant event. Couple that with his role in Clinton's impeachment and it's not difficult to see why Hutchinson is down.

We can gripe all we want about this poll but the fact is, most polls have consistently shown him down by three to five points. I don't doubt that this poll fairly represents the state of the race.

C'mon guys, let's not let partisianship fog our ability to critically assess the GOP chances this Tuesday. As of today, I'm guessing we have about a forty percent chance of re-taking the Senate.

[PhiKapMom]

I have the same reaction. All of a sudden divorce is a dirty word when it comes to Hutchinson in AR.

Divorce is one thing I dont' believe is anyone's business since none of us can walk in their shoes. If someone hasn't been there, they have no idea what made a marriage go bad! And you certainly don't take it out on a politician when it happens on a daily basis to all sectors of the Country!

[pgkdan]

Why is it the electorate finds morality when it is a Republican who screws up??

Come on...I want a GOP Senate as much as anyone else, but Hutchinson's problems in AR are all his own doing. When you run as a Christian Conservative Family Values ordained minister and then get to Wasgington DC and divorce your wife of 39 years and marry some hotty from your office you have to expect that some of the folks back home are going to be a little miffed. Don't put the choir robes on if you can't sing the song.