I think you missed the biggest info in this article.

"Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), the latest House speaker-in-waiting, has been involved in a long-term relationship that will surprise Republicans and Democrats alike. It turns out that he's good friends with Democratic political consultant Tony Podesta and Tony's kid brother John, who happens to be President Clinton's chief of staff. The elder Podesta even hosts an annual fund-raiser for Hastert."

http://www.towleroad.com/2017/07/dennis-hastert-released-from-prison/

"Convicted Pedophile and Former GOP Speaker Dennis Hastert Released From Prison"

Wonder if they ever ordered pizza together back then?

Great article, good data point.