For anyone to try to blame the democrats for this outrage is despicable. What Foley did isn't all republican's faults, but those who did help cover it up should be removed from office. Whenever anyone in the GOP is caught red handed all they can do is deny and blame other people. I would like good republicans with integrity to stand up against blaming others (especially dems) for this situation. Fordham is nothing more than despicable.

Blaming the Democrats!! Please!
Maybe it is time to revisit term limits. We need to get rid of the current Washington crowd and good ole boy network that is protecting the Mark Foley's of congress!

"It is clear the Democrats are intent on making me a political issue in my boss's race, and I will not let them do so."

Don't flatter yourself, Kirk.

With an ignorant comment like that, I'm surprised Fordham didn't blame the pages too...but it's early yet.

"It is clear the Democrats are intent on making me a political issue in my boss's race, and I will not let them do so."

Don't flatter yoursel, Kirk.

This is a "state of denial" at the highest degree!

"It is clear the Democrats are intent on making me a political issue in my boss's race, and I will not let them do so." Does he think that the American public(both Democrats and Republicans alike) believe this nonsense? He must have a low estimation of the "average American". Chances are, if this situation occurred in the '50s, he'd be blaming "the Red Menace". With his comments, in effect, Fordham IS THE ONE that's making this the "political issue in his boss' race" that he's so affronted by!

Hold on here.

Your 1:44 PM report says "sources said Fordham... had urged Republican leaders last spring not to raise questionable Foley e-mails with the full Congressional Page Board".

But, your 2:05 PM statement from Fordham says "I want it to be perfectly clear that I never attempted to prevent any inquiries or investigation of Foley's conduct by House officials or any other authorities."

What is the truth?

Len Rideout

no way are the democrates to blame the republicans can blame themselves because they are always taking the high ground when it comes to morality

It's good to see that Speaker Hastert has boldly stepped forward to throw an underling under the bus.

That's almost as good as taking responsibility and resigning. LOL

Like his buddy Foley, Fordham has found a convenient scapegoat for his lying,disreputable and repugnant actions. In Foley's case it was the alcohol and for Fordham it was the Dems. Can't any of the GOP take blame for their own actions? It's always someone else's fault right? If this whole pedophile situation wasn't so repulsive and sickening it might actually be funny to watch all of the "moral majority" rats abandoning their sinking ship and taking their friends and co-conspirators along with them. Mr.Reynolds, I am in your voting district and believe me you will not only not get my vote but I will lobby all of my workmates to vote for your challenger Jack Davis.

Thus far, the Republicans have been doing one of two things: Blaming the Democrats, or Blaming the Victims and their parents. Fordham just chose the less despicable of the two.

Now that all of the Republican leaders in the House are all pointing fingers at each other: "You did it," "No you did it," wouldn't it be a funny irony if after all of this Mark Foley was the only one telling at least a slightly credible version of the truth. What we know at this point is that he's the only one who has apologized for his behavior. What a bunch of cowards! And blaming the Democrats! Carl Rove where are you when the morons need you the most?

To the "moral majority", DO YOU BELIEVE IN GOD!, how can you allow this abomination to be covered up and blamed on the Democrats, Divine intervention has taken place, not democrat intervention.

He should be worried about the emotional well-being of the victims and not Foley. The Republican party is definately trying to make this into a political issue. Take responsibility for your actions Republicans!

I think they need to take more personal responsibility for this and fire a few more staffers to show that they can send a message.

Too much. It reminds me of Danny Noonan, the Judge's caddy in Caddyshack. The judge misses a five foot putt and angrily throws his putter into a crowd knocking cold a bystander. While the judge explains away the errant toss ("It slipped"), Danny pipes up "I noticed the grips on your putter were worn sir, I should have told you, it's my fault." The Judge: "There, you see. Next time be more careful!" Throwing Joe Shmoe to the wolves solves nothing,; it justs wets the media's appetite. This will only end when Big Denny steps up, sucks it in and steps down.

Just the first of many on the way out. Claiming ignorance, as the Republican leadership is trying to do, doesn't work when it's obvious that the only reason you didn't know is because you didn't want to know.

Also, if Mark Foley did not technically commit any crimes, that's a terrible indictment of the Republican-led Congress for failing to pass laws that will protect our children online.

Is Kirt Fordham out of his mind? Does he have no idea of how serious his own offense is? He tried to subvert the free press.

How can the Democrats or any other Americans NOT condemn him? Yes, him. The outrage, the reason he doesn't have a job today is because of what he did, not what anybody else did.

huh???? am I missing something?