I've always felt that any constructive effort toward impeachment would have to be initiated by the Republicans themselves. Hooray for Dana (did I really just type that?) for speaking out - maybe it'll open the door for others to join in and we can finally see some progress. Repudiation needs to occur, but I feel you are spot on in thinking that Repub action is based on their knowledge that the Repub brand is down the shitter.

that Dana has gone public, I find it dishonest that it's happening so late in Bush reign.  How many thunks on the head did it have to take?  This story is one of a huge list of criminal behavior.  I see this as a political decision in an attempt to save the Republican party from itself.  Though good may come, it should have happened much, much sooner.

These duly elected officials are afraid of, guess who... the voters.

And their fears are well grounded.

Congresspersons every 2 years; and,
Presidents every 4 years; and,
Senators every 6 years,

must win an election, OR THEY ARE OUT!

That is the whole point here. It's a democracy, AND THE PEOPLE ARE SPEAKING!

(apologies for the caps)

Well maybe next year!"