myth buster
2009-06-24 19:52:52
Sen. Ensign shouldn’t resign because it would be dangerous for the country. He is from a state with a democratic governor (who has an approval rating 1/4 of Ensign’s, BTW) while the Democrats stand on the precipice of a filibuster proof majority while threatening to pass very destructive legislation. Thus, it is in the best interest of the country that he serve out the rest of his term, promising not to seek reelection, rather than resign. If the situation was different, I’d say he should resign, but right now, we need a Republican as a placeholder, even if he is a scumbag.
As for the whole, “Republicans may not need a primary,” bit, be careful what you wish for. Mike Huckabee would clean Obama’s clock.
