It was interesting to read that in Louisianna on Saturday, the voters of the 2nd Congressional District re-elected William "Cold cash" Jefferson by a resounding majority.  There has been a lot of speculation as to why this happened; the consensus is that the voters of the district view the federal government with the utmost in disrespect (after Katrina, who can blame them?).  Regardless of the reason, however, it's likely to be proven that they made a poor choice.  After the elections of 2000 and 2004, it should not be surprising that many voters make poor choices at times.

Many believe that Jefferson's election is a disaster for the democrats, as it will diminish the credibility of the democrats as the party of integrity, as opposed to the Republican culture of corruption.  All is not lost, however.  With every threat comes a hidden opportunity, and this case is no different.  The democrats have a golden opportunity to illustrate a real difference between a Democratic and Republican majority.

If, or more likely when, Jefferson is indicted, the Democrats will have two choices: act like Republicans by easing ethics rules, hand-picking more sympathetic committee members, or determining that actions were inappropriate but did not violate house rules, or act like the party that deserves to be in the majority by frying the bastard if the facts warrant.
Joe
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