Oregon Rep. David Wu's situation raises questions about why staff didn't act sooner

Anna Griffin, Oregonian:

The congressman's aides stayed with him and the Democratic establishment tolerated him despite increasing signs that he needed help, none of which served Wu or his constituents.

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    Has Anna ever actually talked to David or his staff? When people are in denial, like he has been, talking to them is pointless. They just do not listen, as the news reports in her own paper illustrate very well. Whether it is mental or addictive, staff and party officials can do very little to change any Congressperson's mind.

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