Washington Times wants Hastert to resign

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In summary, the editorial board of The Washington Times, known for its conservative stance, has called for House Speaker Dennis Hastert to step down. This comes after criticism from both Democrats and the media for his handling of the Mark Foley scandal. Foley's behavior has been ongoing for at least 5 years and pages were warned about getting too close to him. Hastert's refusal to resign may have negative consequences for Republicans in the upcoming mid-term elections.
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...the editorial board of The Washington Times called for House Speaker Dennis Hastert to step down

...The Times, one of the most reliably conservative voices in the nation's capital, joined some Democrats in criticizing Hastert, R-Ill., for not doing enough to investigate questions about Foley's e-mail exchanges with teenage boys who had worked as House pages. [continued]
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/business/index.ssf?/base/business-67/115984916026780.xml&storylist=mibusiness

It looks like things are getting interesting. If what I have heard is true, then I agree.
 
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That is bad when even the Moonies abandon you.
 
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Hastert refuses to resign. That's bad news for Republicans running in the mid-terms, since the news media are going to plaster his Vogon-like visage all over, reminding people that their party's House leader covered up for a pedophile.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061003/ap_on_go_co/congress_pages;_ylt=AlmTqOvm0PEOsmCDobnvgwuyFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ--

According to ABC news (check Yahoo! news for the latest videos), Foley's behavior has been ongoing for at least 5 years, and pages were warned about getting too close to him. Also, some other pages are coming forward and giving evidence on other members of Congress. The 1-800 page hot-line was actually a smart move on Hastert's part, since it is the best way to troll for bad reports on Democratic members and hopefully turn child sexual abuse into a bipartisan issue.
 
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1. What is the Washington Times article about?

The Washington Times published an article calling for former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert to resign from his position due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

2. Why is the Washington Times calling for Hastert's resignation?

The Washington Times believes that Hastert's alleged actions are a serious violation of trust and integrity, and that he is no longer fit to hold a position of power and influence.

3. What are the allegations against Dennis Hastert?

Dennis Hastert has been accused of sexually abusing multiple students while he was a high school wrestling coach and covering it up with hush money payments.

4. How has Dennis Hastert responded to the calls for resignation?

Dennis Hastert has not publicly responded to the Washington Times article or the allegations against him. He has also not resigned from his position as a lobbyist.

5. What impact could Hastert's resignation have on the political landscape?

If Dennis Hastert were to resign, it could have significant repercussions on the Republican Party and their leadership, as well as on the current political climate in the United States.

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