Cleaning Up DC?

Somehow, Jack Abramoff has done something that no pundit or journalist has been able to do: force the politicians to go clean.
First, anyone who recieved any money from him found less in their coffers as they expell those funds either back to Abramoff or to some charity.
Next, we have Tom Delay resigning from his majority leader post (here: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=1479719) and some House Republicans are talking about possible changing the entire Republican leadership in the House, although only a replacement for majority leader is confirmed.
Then, as I read in the New York Times, ethics rules may change. While it would be impossible in almost any other time, a proposal to make ALL trips funded by third parties illegal. With money being an important part of this scandel, it would be hard for anyone, Democrat or Republican, to vote against such a measure. However, chances are still slim as it could die in committee through some other, quieter means.

This is only just the beginning. I have no doubt politics in the legislature will change, even if Republicans remain on top. Along with Bush's problems (mostly wire-taps right now), I'd expect politics to be in much better shape by the end of summer. I can't say it will last, but at least we may have something to look forward to.