Reluctant to call it a Republican phenomenon, but look what's happening in NC:

http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/3868158/

Elizabeth Dole sounds a lot like John McCain here, and Kay Hagan (her Democratic challenger for Senate) is proceeding with her lawsuit, but has gotten over her (justifiable) fury over the Dole tactics and re-focused on her message.

I haven't seen the ad, but just the thought of what they're trying to do makes me sick. Reminds me of folks in divorce battles, where one party would rather burn down the house than work it out, and never sees the effects on the children.

Dani