Lindsey Graham (R-SC) defends adulterer John Ensign (R-NV). (Lindsey is a sinner, too).

Republican Senators are coming to the defense of their colleague, that great defender of traditional values and marriage, John Ensign:

A born-again Christian and a crusader for traditional values, Ensign was a member of the Promise Keepers, a Christian evangelical ministry that emphasizes family values. In a statement, Promise Keepers said that the group “prays for John Ensign, and we are encouraged that he is pursuing reconciliation with his family.” Most Republicans withheld judgment, and none called on him to resign. Still, the story of his affair continues to unfold, and more damaging details could add pressure on the senator to resign, aides and strategists said.

“I think he will be welcomed back by his colleagues and go back to being a good senator,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who said Ensign shouldn’t have resigned his leadership spot.

Graham downplayed the political impact this would have on the GOP, saying, “Most Americans look at this as a personal situation.”

Graham let out a laugh and said: “I’ve got plenty of sins that I’m not going to share with anyone else.”

Really, Ms. Lindsey? Is that because they wouldn't let you back into the US military if you did share?

The GOP caucus gave David Vitter a standing ovation, but threw Larry Craig under the bus. (It's that sleeping with women vs. sleeping with men thing.) Which brings us back to Lindsey Graham. He's quite willing to let Ensign, who broke one of the Ten Commandments, off the hook. But, Lindsey's always willing to interfere when same-sex relationships are an issue. It's odd. But, then, Lindsey's odd in that way single men of a certain age are.