[Agent Smith]

Jay will be given a chance to fall on his sword gracefully. imho.

[pepperdog]

If he actually did it he should fall on his sword literally, and right away, as that would be the best thing for the Congress and the country. However, knowing the arrogance of most Congressmen I doubt that "doing the right thing" is in their vocabulary.

[Reily]

My bet is that Jay will take the fall. Its universally acknowledged on the Hill (and by those who have had personal contact with him!) he is not very bright and therefore is a good partisan point man. Co-chair of Senate Intel is not a big plus come re-election time. There are not big pots of money that can be siphoned in WV to bribe constituents . Most WV'ers don't even know Jaybird co-chairs that committee ! Also isn't his committee term about up? So taking a bullet for the team is not a big loss for the DemoDummies. His seat also viewed as a safe democrat seat. Jay could take a dump on the American flag on the 50 yard line during half time at Mountaineer field in Morgantown and a majority of WV'ers would rationalize it away & re-elect him.