So, I've always wondered how bad the 2006 midterm elections could have been for the GOP. As it actually happened, in the house they lost 27 seats and in the senate they lost 6, losing control of both for the first time since 1994. Its been argued that the Mark Foley congressional page scandal helped push it. But there were two other sex scandals that could have made it much worse.
ABC News actually had the beginning of the Dennis Hastert scandal at the same time, but could not find any corroboration to the sister of one victim.
Larry Craig was doing EXTREMELY risky behavior, and could have been caught at any time.
Imagine all three coming out JUST before the election, and the devastation on their numbers.
ABC News actually had the beginning of the Dennis Hastert scandal at the same time, but could not find any corroboration to the sister of one victim.
Larry Craig was doing EXTREMELY risky behavior, and could have been caught at any time.
Imagine all three coming out JUST before the election, and the devastation on their numbers.
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