The Old Double Standard that the MSM applies to libs versus their treatment of Pubbies and Conservatives. A senator caused the death of a young woman - hell, he should have been charged with a number crimes, up to and including second-degree murder - but he skated with leaving the scene of an accident. And this, the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, will be a blip. Just as Robert Byrd's membership in the KKK is a blip on his outstanding (ahem!) public service career.
But let one Republican or conservative make a statement that can be twisted or construed to imply racism, or jingoism, or simply good old fashioned patriotism, and they crank up the presses and the talking heads for 7x24 coverage until someone apologizes or resigns - or maybe both!
WEll said..and this happened not long ago to Trent Lott..he lost his leadership position for his remarks at Thrumond’s birthday party..