WSJ: Renzi and Republicans

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The Wall Street Journal Editorial


Renzi and Republicans
February 23, 2008; Page A8

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Mr. Renzi has already said he isn't seeking re-election this year, and his lawyer said yesterday that "We will fight these charges until he is vindicated." But the indictment alone will remind many voters of the kind of corruption and arrogance that contributed to the GOP's defeat in 2006. Other Republicans are still under investigation for misusing Congressional power, and further indictments can't be ruled out.

The Renzi episode is the residue of what might be called the Tom DeLay era of Congressional rule, when keeping power for its own sake became the GOP goal. Current Republican leaders, now and perhaps for years to come in the minority, tell us they resent our antiearmarking editorials. But Republicans aren't going to win back voter trust if they don't once again become the party of reform and modest government, instead of dubious land swaps.



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1. Surprised that Sir Rupert's new rag isn't loaded with apologia

for Renzi's criminal activity. The call for 'reform' in the Republican party is ludicrous, however. Those moneygrubbing assholes are never going to change their ways.