Republicans To Harry Reid: You Do Know Campaigning On Senate Floor Is Illegal, Right?…

 Everyone knows the rules don’t apply to Democrats.
Via The Hill:

Republicans say Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) flouted the spirit of ethical prohibitions against political activity on federal property Wednesday after he ripped Mitt Romney on the Senate floor.
They say Reid, who in July accused Romney of not paying taxes for a period of 12 years, has engaged in political activity that would violate federal rules if not for the Speech and Debate clause of the Constitution.
Reid pounced on Romney on Wednesday for remarks he made earlier this year characterizing “47 percent” of the nation as people who believe they are victims and who rely on government handouts.
Reid’s attack was followed by a fusillade from Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), who detailed Romney’s various gaffes on the campaign trail and suggested the GOP nominee has engaged in tax avoidance schemes.
“He’s campaigning on the Senate floor. It’s the taxpayer-funded Senate floor. The speech had nothing to do with the Senate. It was a pure campaign speech. You couldn’t give it in the rotunda. You couldn’t give it in my office. It’s a taxpayer-funded building,” said a senior Senate Republican aide.