[norwaypinesavage]

" the rest of the GOP can use a scandal story—even an old one—to cover for their vote against him."

I agree completely. That's why I would expect the NYT to hold the story until after the vote for Speaker.

[Alas Babylon!]

That's why I would expect the NYT to hold the story until after the vote for Speaker.

Yeah but too late. EVERYONE is talking about it.

You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube now that it's been squeezed out. And the vote for Speaker is Tuesday--so the story and buzz is the perfect storm against Boehner.