Ah, geez, Senator Durbin. . .

Don't you realize that you were right?

Don't you realize that there were a LOT of us who recognized you were right and defended you?  You hung us out to dry.

Haven't you noticed what happens when Dems apologize for saying what's right?  Namely, it DOESN'T MATTER AT ALL to the rightwing media machine.  It simply gives them yet another news cycle of stories.  Only this one is not only how awful you are, it's now got the added bonus of how you cried and were forced to apologize and, as an added bonus, the "is he sincere" crap.  Did you seriously think they're going to say, "Gee, what a great fellow, he apologized. Let's move on.")

Are you so insulated in Washington that what other Senators (who've also been in D.C. for a bahgillion years) are actually credible in their advice to you?   Like Biden?   Like the consultants that the DNC has been paying for years to help us lose?    

Here's a few hints.  Read some blogs.  Read your email.  Look at what happened to Howard Dean after he refused to back down.  Namely - nuthin'.  One cycle. Period - despite the very, very best efforts of the Republicans (and some Dems) AND the MSM.   He ultimately killed the story himself by refusing to apologize, explain or even respond.   Yeah, he's the right's current whipping boy. and he doesn't have to worry 'bout being elected to anything.

But at least he has his dignity, integrity - and balls - intact.  Wish I could say the same for you.  I am sorely, sorely disappointed in you.

eileen from OH