Thomas Reynolds, a Rethuglican congressman from upstate New York, announced that he is retiring, bringing to 29 the number of House Rethugs not seeking reelection. They are demoralized by continuing scandals, very poor fundraising, and public desire for change, and it couldn't come at a better time.
Reynolds figured prominently in the 2006 Mark Foley scandal, when he and House Speaker Dennis "Super Size Me" Hastert fumbled around in their desire to protect a fellow Rethug at the expense of the House pages.
