Originally Posted by saratogaman

Like it or not, this kind of dealing goes on all the time in politics by both parties at the federal, state and local level. It's not pretty but it's not new. No amount of angst or outcry will stop it. It's not illegal and certainly not grounds for impeachment. Let us not allow ourselves be distracted by partisan gamesmanship on this. There are bigger issues that really affect all of us: Gulf oil spill, two wars, a lethargic economy, important upcoming races in Florida.