DeLay gets standing-O on Capitol Hill (plus Wednesday funny)

Talk about a video clip that Democrats should use as a bludgeon this fall... There are 'Beltway insider' reports that the Republican establishment is relieved to be rid of Tom "The Slammer" DeLay, but old habits die hard. Like lockstep party discipline.



DeLay has given money to (and received legal defense contributions from) an incredible number of current Republican Congressmen. Which means they were willing to deal in dirty money in order to win elections. Which means that nothing is going to change in DC until they're swept from office. A standing ovation for an indicted felon. Welcome to the neo-fascists.

Meanwhile, The Onion has this morsel:

Tom DeLay to Pursue Corruption in Private Sector

STAFFORD, TX—Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who is facing several ethics violations and felony charges, announced Tuesday that he will resign from Congress in order to concentrate on corruption in the private sector. "I can say with a clear lack of conscience that, after 21 years of public disservice, I have done everything I could to the American people," DeLay said in a televised statement to constituents. "I have a lot to offer the corporate world, such as money laundering and influence-peddling." DeLay added that, before assuming his new irresponsibilities, he looks forward to spending more time alienating his family and cheating on his wife.