My first theory is that conservatives are held to higher standards of decency, conduct and decorum than liberals. And exactly what is the problem with that? The Dems immolated themselves with their defense of the Clintons, and now stand for nothing but power. So of course you cannot shame them. Having higher standards means we might occassionally lose a seat in the short term, but we make large-scale gains in the long term.
Excellent point...those here who rail against dumping Lott against SML forget that if Gore and the Dems had forced Bubba out...Gore would be president today.....kind of reaffirms one's faith in God...working in misterious ways....