[FredZarguna]

Yeah, I think that is also a factor. Personally I've always thought the Foley Page scandal breaking just before the election was a much bigger effect in getting Pelosi the speakership than a lot of people believe. Sad to say, but the House Post Office/Check Kiting Scandal might have been a more important contributor to Newt's victory than the Contract.

[headstamp 2]

I concur with you. These things are all in the timing it seems. Lee’s swan song wasn’t very long ago. We are also talking about a House District worth of voters. Must have been a real turn off.

[Siena Dreaming]

I've always thought the Foley Page scandal breaking just before the election was a much bigger effect in getting Pelosi the speakership than a lot of people believe

I've thought this for years.

Judging by the over-the-top reaction here on FR over that faux scandal, I still think the MSM succeeded in getting a LOT of conservatives to stay home.

Conservatives were outraged by the gay GOP congressman, so they helped elect a Speaker from gay San Franciso. What a world.