acroyear | (no subject)

on a survey result that had 26% say that Hastert is doing the right thing and should stay where he is...

it's a tough call for republicans. if hastert stays, it might give the impression they don't care about their image. but if hastert resigns his leadership (not his seat - that's never really been an option except to the voters of his district), it acknowledges the faults of the party and his leadership, practically guarentees his seat will be lost, and definitely hurts the republican image of confidence so necessary to maintaining an election.

its the confidence thing. better to LOOK confident than to look insecure and like a "flip-flopper".

As such, Hastert is simply riding the same party attitude that still has Rumsfeld in the White House. it's the only party line they know...

well, that doesn't start with 976... ;-)