The Republican Finger-Pointing Continues

Earlier today, ABC reported that Senior Congressional Aide Kirk Fordham had resigned. The chief of staff for Republican Congressman Tom Reynolds, Kirk Fordham, resigned after questions were raised about his role in the handling of the congressional page scandal, according to Republican sources on Capitol Hill. However, some insiders are saying Fordham was being used as a scapegoat by Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. They said Fordham had repeatedly warned Hastert's staff about Foley's "problem" with pages, but little was done. It makes sense that Fordham (who is not blameless in this IMO), is being forced out and he is indeed being used as a scapegoat. Consider the fact that Hastert has changed his story so many times since this all started last week you get dizzy trying to keep up with his spin. Also consider the fact that Haster's own position as House Speaker is on the line, not to mention how this may affect his re-election chances to the House seat for Illinois' 14th Congressional District. Now CNN is reporting a statement from Fordham in which he takes a direct shot at not only Hastert, but the entire leadership: The fact is, even prior to the existence of the Foley email exchanges I had more than one conversation with senior staff at the highest levels of the House of Representatives asking them to intervene when I was informed of Mr. Foley's inappropriate behavior. ...... Rather than trying to shift the blame on me, those who are employed by these House Leaders should acknowledge what they know about their action or inaction in response to the information they knew about Mr. Foley prior to 2005." That is two years ago. Why no in-depth investigation by Hastert, Majority Leader John Boehner, RNCC Chairman Rep. Tom Reynolds or Rep. John Shimkusor, Chairman of the page board? This little game of theirs is getting very tiresome. They would be wise to remember the cover-up is what usually hangs you.