The rejection of Representative Blunt shows that rank-and-file Republicans are aware the corruption scandal that has shaken Washington could put their majority status at risk.

Across the state, voters are fed up with the Republicans in Washington, D.C., and their culture of corruption and attacks on the middle class. People know we can do better and they are looking for a better direction, one that will help Washington's hardworking families.

The more there is scandal and corruption in Washington, the better it is for McCain ... so he's at a high point right now.

Republicans, like Democrats, are not enamored by scandal-ridden candidates.

Voters believe Lula when he said he didn't know about the corruption. What people had to know about the scandal is already out there and the probe isn't bringing any new facts out.

he fought hard against corruption in all forms, especially with the Canal Ring (every scandal during this time seems to have the word "ring" attached to it, much like every scandal since Watergate has "gate" attached to it.)