Cource it would have been more effective if they'd called the democrats bluff on day 2 of the scandal.
And if they knew about all this Dem Foley-gate, they would have. But it does prove, or appear, they didn't know. Some declare that Republicans never respond "fast enough"; but Republicans are also not knee-jerk -- and this is critical in world and state leaders. Witness Mr. Clinton's latest meltdown.