I missed this one last Friday, on Sen. McConnell's attempt to de-partisanize the various scandals of late:

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader who is having to contend with these issues, sought this week to downplay the partisan aspects of any political missteps.

“I think the overwhelming majority of members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat, are honorable people,” he said. “ Once in a while, there are examples to the contrary. And as you know, there’s at least one prominent Democratic example in the House of Representatives. Another Democrat, I think, under investigation. I don’t think either party is necessarily more troubled by this than the other one.”

Unfortunately for Mr. McConnell, the scales are heavily tilted against Republicans at the moment. Republicans can point to the indictment of Louisiana Democrat William Jefferson, but Democrats can counter with the names of Senators Craig, Vitter and Stevens not to mention those of former Representatives Tom DeLay, Bob Ney, Duke Cunningham and Don Sherwood.

You've got to admire his effort.