[Steve_Seattle]

"If he doesn't do so, this cloud is going to hang over his head. His Republican opponent can rightly ask: "who is Sestak protecting?" He can also ask: "Did it really happen, or did Sestak just make it up for political gain?""

I'm having a hard time imagining what motive Sestak would have had to make up this allegation, which is why I'm inclined to believe him. But if it was just a verbal, "ears only," offer, he'd have no proof. Maybe the Dems already have been assured that's the case, so they are pretending to be forthright in asking for proof they know doesn't exist. It will make Sestak look bad, but they'd rather lose his seat than have the White House involved in a potentially impeachable scandal.

[lwd]

But if it was just a verbal, "ears only

Yep.. remember, Rahm is known for having conversations while naked in the shower. (shudder!)