In the wake of adultery-related scandals, Republicans fiercely defended Gov. Mark Sanford, Sen. Mark Ensign and Sen. David Vitter in spite of their indiscretions. They urged constituents to pray for these offenders and their families but strongly objected to any notion they resign.

Various national Republicans pointed out that these politicians made unfortunate lapses in judgment but were still good public servants who deserved to continued to represent their constituents.

Ergo, it should only make sense that in the wake of an obscene picture-related scandal by U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., that Republicans fiercely defend him in spite of his indiscretions. You would think Republicans would urge constituents to pray for him and his family but strongly object to any notion that he should resign. You would think Republicans would point out that he made an unfortunate lapse in judgment, but was still a good public servant who deserved to continue to represent his constituents.

Alas, that's not what's happening.

Apparently, Republicans committing adultery should keep their jobs; Democrats sending obscene pictures to women should resign. It makes perfect sense.