you are wrong. I have seen court cases where police will cut investigations short when there is someone in danger.
This is about what did the reporters know. Sitting on a story and allowing criminal predation to progress so a report can be timed is despicable.
The fact is that republicans handled the situation correctly once the INSTANT MESSAGES were revealed. This was not politically advantageous, but it was correct. (especially given how easy it is to fake IMs)
Republicans are doing fine, the MSM is in trouble.
"This is about what did the reporters know. Sitting on a story and allowing criminal predation to progress so a report can be timed is despicable."
Yes, and I can see the stories now, "Republicans in Denial." But, I have great confidence that is not going to be the response. We will hear a strong condemnation of the behavior no later than this afternoon from all levels.
There is only one option for Republicans and that is to condemn the behavior without qualification. If you want to lead the protest over a supposed sting operation, fine. But, don't think for a moment it is going to mitigate the outrage necessary to confront predatory practices involving adolescent youth at the heart of government.