Elected Government Official:

Convicted of lying to a grand jury. His response: nothing. His punishment: zero.

Non-elected Government Official:

Suspected/accused of lying to a grand jury. His response: quickly resign. His punishment: pilloried in the press before even being convicted; loss of job; likely end of a career.

Why the difference?

Because the elected government official was a Democrat and a close friend of the press, while the non-elected official was a Republican, hated by the press.

So, what have the Republicans learned from the Scooter affair? Likely nothing, but they should learn just to never talk to the press. Ever. Republicans, the press is NOT your friend. No matter how nice they are, keep in mind that they really do hate you -- because you are Republican.

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