More calls for Abramoff records

We've seen recent calls by Democrats for Bush to release information about his meetings with Jack Abramoff. Now, Republicans believe this is the best course of action. They believe that by putting it out in the open, it will take the steam out of media coverage and leave the Republican corruption scandals in the past. Republicans have given great compliment to Bush, including recent remarks by Mike Pence of Indiana: "I think this president is a man of unimpeachable integrity. The American people have profound confidence in him, Pence said." That’s about as complimentary as a professor calling me an "un-expellable student." Also notable is Howard Dean's comments today, "People really don't believe him (Bush) any more and that's a real problem for him." I love pushing this saying, I think it really empowers Democrats and puts Bush on the defensive. Plus, this statement can be made without explanation, as his war in Iraq has put his lies into unquestionable certainty.

Personally, I think the release of this information will hurt Republicans. It'll add another major headline to the papers, especially notable if it includes one of the many pictures of Abramoff and Bush together. Also notable; this is an ongoing investigation, and plenty more dirt on Republican corruption is coming out. Tom DeLay, Rick Santorum, and Conrad Burns are going to be the first to go under. All of them are up for reelection this year, and all will lose. The only hope for Republicans is that they're arrested before they can run, allowing a challenger of integrity to go against a Democrat. But, as I said, these are two guaranteed Democratic senate seats in 06, and also kick out former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. Justice will be served in November.