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Take us to DefCon 1

The National Journal has the Republican and Democratic playbooks on the Foley affair.

Turns out, according to Hotline, Wetterling's news conference yesterday was part of the national strategy. The Hotline seems to suggest Wetterling was being a loyal soldier in a bigger battle than the 6th.

Today, I imagine we'll see if the local Republicans got their copies yet. I didn't see "shut up and don't answer the phone" listed.

Update 9:05 a.m. - The Washington Times calls fors Hastert's resignation. Context: It's like when Goldwater paid a visit to Nixon in 1974.

Now the big question: Is anyone outside the Beltway or in addition to political wonks paying attention to this issue?

Update 9:20 a.m. - TPM Cafe takes a gander at it all. Takes note of Wetterling.(More)

Update 10:09 a.m. - The Carpetbagger Report asks GOP "leaders" and "analysts" a salient question: what does this have to do with fears of "gay bashing"?

The only thing missing from this now is Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance.