DeLay's Woes
From the Washington Times:Aides to House GOP leader Tom DeLay denied a report that DeLay is discussing temporarily leaving his post if he is indicted for campaign finance abuses.
Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper, reported Thursday that DeLay, R-Texas, has begun quiet talks with a handful of colleagues about the possibility of stepping down, which would be required under Republican conference rules.
Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, a Democrat, has been investigating whether Texans for a Republican Majority, a non-profit group and related political action committee with ties to DeLay, broke Texas law during the 2002 state legislative elections by using corporate donations.
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"The majority leader has first-hand experience with high-profile Democratic attempts to criminalize politics," said DeLay's communications director, Stuart Roy. "This (investigation) is no different."
Matt's Chat
If convicted, he should resign. In fact, if he is guilty (which it appears he is not), he should step down immediately.That's intellectually honesty. You see, when someone on your team does something illegal or immoral, you shouldn't support that person just because they have your team's initial tagged to the end of his name.
I believe in the proper execution of the law. And I believe in a fair hearing. If the Partisan Press (tm) and the Democrat attack Squad (tm) makes a mountain out of a molehill, I think there should be hell to pay. But if he is guilty, I think he should go down.
See how that works hamsters?
Mark's Remarks
I agree totally with Matt on this issue, if DeLay is guilty, he should resign....if this is more political garbage, then there should be repercussions for empty and baseless allegations (if that is what these are shown to be, which it appears more and more that is what they are). Isn't it a shame that liberals cannot do the same? They lie under oath, they engage in illegal fundraising themselves, and all they can do is project onto others...shameful, and borderline psychotic.
