Whoa, that’s out of left field given everyone else is supporting him including the two Democratic Senators. John Chase’s article is somewhat strange because Hastert’s people aren’t openly opposing the reappointment, but Peter Fitzgerald’s concern is hard to figure as whether it’s paranoia or based on something real.
And for the record, t would be a horrible idea to not reappoint him.
This is not paranoia on the part of Sen. Fitzgerald. If Hastert wanted to remove any doubt, his office would have issued a more forceful endorsement of Patrick Fitzgerald. As it is, the statement leaves plenty of wiggle room for Hastert.