GOLDBERG: FOLEY STORY WILL BACKFIRE ON DEMS

Jonah Goldberg explains why he believes “Despite the Crucible-like moral panic sweeping Washington right now, this will backfire on Democrats, liberals and the gay left.” Later: “Fanning the flames of righteous fervor over Foley will probably reap electoral benefits for Democrats. But the time will come when something like the "Foley standard" will be inconvenient to Democrats. In response, liberals will hold another fire sale. And yet, they will be stunned again when people claim the Democrats don't stand for anything.” (LA Times) Some find the timing of the information rather suspicious. (Radar Online) And the Democratic National Committee has already worked the scandal into fundraising letters.