[whirleygirl]

"The Repubs do need to go on the offensive regarding how this information was used."

Suit yourself. Unfortunately facts have no meaning in politics today. The only thing that matters is perception and voters will perceive this as Republicans defending Foley.

[Turbo Pig]

...and voters will perceive this as Republicans defending Foley.

Not if every statement is prefaced by, "Foley is a dirtbag and his behavior will not be tolerated on either side fo the aisle".

[brazzaville]

Good morning.
"The only thing that matters is perception and voters will perceive this as Republicans defending Foley."

The voters will equate a lack of a response with guilt by association and will vote accordingly.

I get the impression that you know that.

Michael Frazier