The chief of staff for Republican Congressman Tom Reynolds, Kirk Fordham (R), resigned after questions were raised about his role in the handling of the congressional page scandal, according to Republican sources on Capitol Hill.  According to Fordham, he alerted House Speaker Dennis Hastert's office at least three years ago that congressional pages had lodged complaints about Rep. Mark Foley's inappropriate behavior.

This is shaping up to be a very messy scandal for the Republican party.  There is no telling how high up this will end up going.  All that can said now is that Speaker Hastert knew of Foley's behavior and did nothing.  As Speaker of the House, he has a duty to the House and the United States to ensure the integrity of this branch of Congress, and he simply did not do that.  Instead of doing the right thing, he tried to cover it up and protect his party.

Kirk Fordham (R) resigned because he knew he didn't do the right thing and felt the pressure from it.  He is spilling his guts too.  He is talking to anyone with a microphone and a camera that is willing to listen.  Based on his comments, Hastert's job is hanging on by a thread, and I would not be surprised if he does in fact resign.