[Reaganwuzthebest]

The Republicans have never learned how to play hardball when it comes to these type scandals. If the roles were reversed, demoncrats would be demanding Torricelli's resignation, and the Republicans, not wanting to look corrupt would oblige. Of course, there is the media factor which would have already run Torricelli out of town if he were a Republican.

[catpuppy]

Republicans have never learned how to play hardball when it comes to these type scandals.

Agree in part. Some Republicans do know how to play hardball. Congressmen Barr and Delay are examples. Unfortunately, such skills do not extend to Republicans in the United States Senate who seem to enjoy being punching bags for their Democrat colleagues.

[Mo1]

The Republicans have never learned how to play hardball when it comes to these type scandals

Can't learn something when they refuse to try ..

The Senate Repubicans look like complete fools