Foley scandal is not CLOSE to done. Where there's YEARS of "smoke", you

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

don't think there will be some "fire"?

I somehow doubt that emailing and IM'ing these pages represents the sum total of this guy's activities.

Hmmm I wonder what kind of stuff might be found on the guy's computer at home? More than chat logs perhaps. Probably busy scrubbing the computers over the weekend, but there are ways...

A key would be whether any charges or suspicion causes the local criminal justice system or FBI to be involved. Then whatever investigation unfolds will not necessarily be strictly under Rove/Hastert's control. Some of the law enforcement may not be completely beholden to the Republicans, at least I still hold out a little hope for this.

[babylonsister]

1. FBI is involved, but not on his home 'puter yet AFAIK:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=2279490

[nuxvomica]

2. It just dawned on me. Remember the William Jefferson case?

Remember how they took a stand against the FBI raiding Jefferson's office? I wonder if this had anything to do with it.

[Danascot]

3. Yup, this scandal has legs

even the MSN thinks it's newsworthy when the rich & powerful and pedophile sex are involved.

[marshall]

4. They'll close ranks soon

I look for congress, both sides, to start closing ranks soon. Pages and interns are like fresh meat to many of them, and I'm sure they keep a close eye on those age of consent laws and pounce as soon as the magical birthday comes along.

I would definitely have to think twice about sending my child to DC for a volunteer stint.