An exercise in creativity... be a spin doctor

Republican Congressman Mark Foley has resigned amid accusations that he sent inappropriate electronic messages to minors that worked in Congress. House Majority Leader Dennis Hastert has been accused of covering up the Mark Foley scandal. Democrats have demanded that he resign and questioned his morality.
REPUBLICAN SPIN:

There have been more American deaths in the last month than any other month in Iraq.
REPUBLICAN SPIN:

The War in Iraq began in March of 2003 because it was believed that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. No weapons have been found.
REPUBLICAN SPIN:

Gas prices have fallen in each of the last fifteen weeks.
HOW COULD REPUBLICANS TAKE CREDIT?

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has been using campaign donations instead of his personal money to pay Christmas bonuses for the support staff at the Ritz-Carlton where he lives in an upscale condominium. Federal election law bars candidates from converting political donations for personal use.
DEMOCRAT SPIN:

Republican leaders (including Tom Delay of Sugarland) have been accused of taking bribes in exchange for voting for certain bills.
REPUBLICAN SPIN:

Despite five years passing since the September 11^th attacks, Osama bin Laden has not been caught and terrorist plots continue.
REPUBLICAN SPIN: