Um, if no one did anything wrong as Hastert has said, then why are they all hiring defense lawyers?

Does it matter. Hastert knew and did nothing. Wouldn't it have worked it's way up his priority list in a year? Why would it take longer? Lies take longer to cover-up than the truth!

Hastert "may also appear" ?! Hastert's in the center of this! The buck stops with him! And it's not even certain he'll testify? Looks like Hastert's hand-picked investigative team is doing the job he asked them to do.

Brian--
It is worth reporting to and reminding your audience that the political "culture" in Washington involves lots of gossip, locker-room banter, wining and dining, private trips and outings where discussions of backstairs doings are hashed over. Therefore it lacks credibility that Rep. Hastert and others were unaware of Foley's folly --or of the follies of other colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

On November 7, people in Illinois need to vote Hastert out and JOHN LAESCH (D) in.

He knew. PERIOD What has happened to our country. What a shame and a mess.

Ethics Committee and its investigative products have zero credibility. We must have an outside investigation: Somebody appoint an independent prosecutor NOW!

Hastert should have been the first person to testify. He's the one in charge. What's up?

It's like watching a pancake that's stuck to the kitchen ceiling. I know it's going to fall, I just don't know exactly when - although I'm surprised it stuck there as long as it did.

Put a plate under Hastert.

I wonder if Denni will make the right wing radio rounds again blaming George Soros, Bill Clinton, and Dick Morris (laughter) for his downfall and the "timing" of the Foley Scandal.

These Repubs have no shame. Bush had the nerve to tell the American People this weekend that he's "never been stay the course" on Iraq.

How can anyone believe a single word that comes out of their mouths?

It looks like Hastert in a race at home now. He had a 35 point lead he now is only 7 points up. People in his District are tired of land deals, $1000.00 day fishing trips and the cover up for Foley. Republicans are taken down his signs and replacing them with the Navy Vets John Laesch signs does not look good for him.

Dear "me",

Anytime there are possible leagal issues that involve charges being laid it would be wise to retain personal counsel. Guilty or not correct or not one must protect oneself against the judicial machine; just because one has been adjudicated and "justice" has been served does not imply fair treatment. One is responsible for one's own representation. That said, these people make me sick. What a load of hypocritical child-endangering basturds(sic)!

WHAT I CAN STAND ABOUT THID ENTIRE MESS IS HOW SOME ARE TURNING THIS INTO A DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS OUR CHILDREN WERE NOT SAFE AND SOMEONE TRIED TO COVER IT UP.... THATS EVEN MORE SICK THAN WHAT FOLEY DID.

Republican Rep. Sue Kelly (R-NY) was on the page board during the time Mark Foley was soliciting underage House Pages for sex. Rep. Kelly's response? Proclaiming her opponnent John Hall is "shameful in his behavior" to mention that she showed no responsibility in the scandal. Sue claims she has protected children all her life as a mother, teacher, and grandmother. She said she doesn't see why Denny Hastert should resign. Sue said she has put in bills in congress to protect children against those people who would abuse them. Sue, why don't those bills apply to you? Sue, your behavior is shameful and dangerous to children in your care.

I wouldnt be suprised if there was a whole ring of pedophiles in capitol hill. Ironic that neo con politicians and Catholic priest are immersed in this type of behaviour.

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They are coming real soon. In a matter of weeks, actually. A lot of folks right down to and maybe including Dubya will be going off to jail without passing go and collecting $200. Then maybe we can beg the world's forgivness and get back to being the great country America was before Dumbya Inc. Stole the country.

It's good to see there is SOME law & order left in this nation, but let's get some heavy-sentences if they're convicted. And hey, why is Bob Ney still in-office? He keeps saying he's resigning--then, nada. Here's why: the Bush administration must be telling him he cannot, that they need him for-a-time. They need the majority to keep them out-of-jail, because the GOP-majority has been obstructing justice for six-years now.

Hastert and others obviously have lied. However, the top dog seems to be getting away with much more costly lies. Lying to justify invading a sovereign country, should be reason enough for a good Congress to put hard questions to Dubya.

Remember, me....

Only guilty people hire lawyers (that's how you can tell who's guilty in court).

Dennis Hasert should go ahead and admit his part and get it over witn