So today I was treated to Fox news on the Plasma screen during my lunch hour. Fortunately, it was silent, and close-captioned. Much to my surprise, Gov. Sanford was actually being covered. Then came the exchange that shouldn't have been a surprise.
One of their studio anchors (don't ask, I don't know much of their peanut gallery by name) was in the middle of an exchange with a reporter in South Carolina. After some discussion of the political ramifications, came a statement that went something like this:
Anchor: Can Gov. Sanford survive these revelations? I mean Bill Clinton admitted to adultery, and he got to stay in office...
WHAT???
GOT TO STAY IN OFFICE???
So, let me get this straight, nothing about, oh, I don't know, an impeachment?
Just when you think they can't take anything farther, they play like Democrats get off scott-free.
Here's a comparison:
Clinton-Impeached
Spitzer-Resigned in disgrace
Vitter—Round of applause
Ensign-Round of applause
Sanford-Frequent Flier Miles
Put that in your no-spin zone, boys