tom delay drops out of race...?

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trenchfoot

trenchfoot

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i never thought i'd see the day but i'm seeing it now on the tv...

how the mighty fall... who's next?
 
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Darkhawk28

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A couple of months ago there was a poll where Nick Lampson would beat Delay in a general election, but another generic Republican would be neck-in-neck. With lobbying rules the way they are, Delay could have just as much effectiveness for the Republican party as a lobbyist after a year or so.
 
Bowfinger

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Didn't Zendari have a thread where he ... Never mind. ;)


Unfortunately, this probably just means Delay will switch from an elected job to either a key role in the Bush admin or perhaps some high-end lobbying job where he'll still have too much influence, but will be out of the public eye. Either way, he'll be safely out of reach of voters. We need a recall process, not just for elected officials, but for everyone with government influence including private consultants and lobbyists.
 
trenchfoot

trenchfoot

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i'm still in a mild state of shock to decide whether to be happy for the dems or really sad for the repubs. is this really a good thing for the dems?

whatever happens, it sure is going to be a lot of fun watching the fallout from this.

i find it hard to believe that delay would do this on his own volition. i get the feeling he got heavily pressured into this because this guy is not a quitter.
 
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conjur

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Originally posted by: tweaker2
i'm still in a mild state of shock to decide whether to be happy for the dems or really sad for the repubs. is this really a good thing for the dems?

whatever happens, it sure is going to be a lot of fun watching the fallout from this.

i find it hard to believe that delay would do this on his own volition. i get the feeling he got heavily pressured into this because this guy is not a quitter.
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Well, considering DeLay handily won the GOP primary, his stepping down now *could* be a sign of impending indictments (considering a few of his aides have already been nailed). I think that would taint the GOP more than a new candidate coming in would help.

BTW,
Report: Delay to Resign From Congress
Texas Republican and former House majority leader announces his retirement rather than face a re-election fight that appears increasingly unwinnable. ?Staff and Wire Reports 10:25 p.m. ET

http://www.washingtonpost.com/
 
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BaliBabyDoc

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I don't get it.

Did he really make this decision in the past week? If not . . . why deny the party a chance to field a viable candidate in a GOP-friendly district?

"I have always placed my faith in the voters, and today's vote shows they have placed their full faith in me," DeLay, 58, said in a statement issued by his reelection campaign.
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"Democrat attacks and the politics of personal destruction were heavily used by my opponents in this Republican primary, and they were rejected just like they will be in November," he said.
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So I guess the voters were made fools of . . . then again . . . they voted for DeLay so it was probably a given that they are none too bright.

Lampson, who represented Beaumont and parts of East Texas in Congress, was ousted from office in 2004 under the new redistricting map. He moved into District 22 last year and soon began his campaign against DeLay. Sailing to the Democratic nomination, Lampson ended primary day swinging, too.

DeLay "gets headlines for all the wrong reasons," Lampson said, according to the Associated Press. "I'm looking forward to that headline on November 8th: 'No Further DeLay.' "
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I guess he was off by a few months.
 
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totalcommand

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Originally posted by: Bowfinger
Didn't Zendari have a thread where he ... Never mind. ;)
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Ahh that thread was awesome. Too bad it was locked.

Maybe Zendari will pay this thread a visit? I'll PM him an invitation :D

 
Lemon law

Lemon law

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It may be pointless to speculate on the future occupation of Tom Delay--it may be better to speculate on which prison he will go to. Or which prosecutor will get him first. Or how much he will have to pay lawyers to put lipstick in his crimes.

I very much doubt Bush will pardon him. In fact Bush may soon be claiming he hardly knew the fellow. But the real question is how much does denying Thomas really know? Will he take this lying down as he becomes persona non grata--or will he turn States evidence and take a few of his fellow rats down with him?

What a delightful dilema for Delay fans everywhere to ponder. And what a dilema for the Justice department---but hardly delightful. Delay knows enough to totally discredit the plea bargan of Abramoff--who is suposed to tell all but is probably only telling a small fraction.

But who knows what will happen to Delay-----the main thing is that what amounts to a one man crime wave will soon be gone.-----and will serve as an example for others.
 
feralkid

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Well then, Zendari was right.

There IS no leadership race...Period!



:laugh:
 
Lemon law

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Just read on yahoo news--confirmed--DeLay will not run---will likely resign congressional seat at end of May---announcement supposedly coming tomorrow.
 
Lemon law

Lemon law

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Oh come on---don't be so hard on Zendari---think of all those DeLay voters who put him in for 18 terms---they may soon be walking the streets with paper bags to cover their red faces.

But I do ask---when they take the mug shot for the next indictment, will Delay's grin be as radiant as the last time?

And dare I hope---Delay will implicate Karl Rove?
 
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dmcowen674

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Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: tweaker2
i'm still in a mild state of shock to decide whether to be happy for the dems or really sad for the repubs. is this really a good thing for the dems?

whatever happens, it sure is going to be a lot of fun watching the fallout from this.

i find it hard to believe that delay would do this on his own volition. i get the feeling he got heavily pressured into this because this guy is not a quitter.
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Well, considering DeLay handily won the GOP primary, his stepping down now *could* be a sign of impending indictments (considering a few of his aides have already been nailed). I think that would taint the GOP more than a new candidate coming in would help.

BTW,
Report: Delay to Resign From Congress
Texas Republican and former House majority leader announces his retirement rather than face a re-election fight that appears increasingly unwinnable. ?Staff and Wire Reports 10:25 p.m. ET

http://www.washingtonpost.com/
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Despite his obvious criminal corruption the Republican Puppets of Texas were going to keep him in power. Most likely he is copping Plea deals before his trial so that this is swept under the rug as fast as possible to minimalize damage to the rest of the criminal GOP.

They are smart even with their own that get caught. I give credit where credit is due.
 
theeedude

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Bummer :( It's sad to see him go.
But don't despair, his ethics live on in the GOP.
 
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