Now it's Chafee's Turn

Kos reports that Rhode Island Senator Lincoln Chafee (R) has joined Rick Santorum and Christopher Shays in questioning DeLay's ethical strength.

Meanwhile, The Moderate Voice links to a Christian Science monitor report on The Hammer. It notes that under both historical and contemporary trends, DeLay is in big trouble. TMV picks out the best quote, from a Democrat's perspective:

"But in private, some senior leaders are saying it's only a matter of time before the most powerful Republican in Congress is forced from office. "Democrats should save their money. Why murder someone who is committing suicide?" said a senior GOP lawmaker, on condition of anonymity.

It's only a matter of time...