We think NBC’s Chuck Todd doth protest too much. It was a simple enough question: is San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who today announced he’d be entering a two-week rehab program to address his intimidating behavior and “failure to respect women,” a Democrat or a Republican? We’re pretty sure he’s a Democrat, but all we’ve heard about for months and months is the “GOP’s war on women,” so we thought we’d better check.

Wondering how folks who work in San Diego mayor's office can keep going to work while that guy is there? — Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) July 26, 2013

@chucktodd Is the San Diego Mayor a Republican or Democrat? #JustSaying — Scott Lara (@scottlara1961) July 26, 2013

As Ace pointed out so well yesterday, the Filner sexual harassment story had a certain Gosnell-like quality to it. If three accusers coming forward wasn’t enough to elevate it above a “local crime story,” how about seven?

@chucktodd Chuck. When we hear Larry Craig, Tom Delay etc, we hear the word Republican. When we hear Cong Jefferson (LA) we don't hear D. — Scott Lara (@scottlara1961) July 26, 2013

@scottlara1961 not where I work or when I'm involved. This is an attempt by some to play a victim. It's very un-conservative actually — Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) July 26, 2013

Don’t play the victim — only liberals get to do that.

So playing the victim is an admitted liberal ploy? Thanks for getting that on the record there, Chuck. @chucktodd @scottlara1961 — Future President (@FuturePres_) July 26, 2013

Is expressing genuine outrage something only liberals get to do, too?

Hmm wait a second..Chuck Todd says "Phony outrage" Obama says "Phony scandals". I wonder which reporters tell him he has great ideas — Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) July 26, 2013