Prof. Nowell, I'm afraid you have neglected the most important part of the story. Burton, a stalwart of the Christian coalition and leading Clinton-hater, has the aspect of a moose in rutting season. This a.m., the Washington Post front-paged a rehash of the Salon piece which highlighted a diverse pattern of improper payments of about half a mill (six zeroes) Burton had made from assorted accounts to one of his assistants in past months. Seems the woman is a professional clown, among other duties.
That's a lot of laughs.
mbs