nope...
the Republicans lost this all on their own....
the Dems didn't win anything....The GOP lost....they shot themselves in the face- trying to be liked by the media and the dems.....
Democrats are already circulating accounts of Robert Gates and Iran-contra. If there is a Chairman Levin, he will probably have a few questions. In fact, the Gates confirmation hearings will be an early test for Senate Democrats. They will undoubtedly realize that they need to suppress their desire to take an early scalp lest they face accusations of trying to undermine the troops and the war effort. But they'll be conflicted.
Horse DUNG!
Examples: Ingraham & Hannity:
Katrina....Harriet....Dubai...and on and on, sniping at Bush & Repubs while FAWNING over the likes of Harold Ford Jr. or Prissy Matthews.