in the race for the Texas 22nd District according to a ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Texas Republicans had wanted Delay’s name replaced on the ballot as he has resigned from Congress and is awaiting trial for money laundering and conspiracy charges. DeLay will face Democrat Nick Lampson, profiled on DoubleSpeak’s Episode 2.
has ruled that former Representative Tom DeLay (R-TX) must remain on the November ballot despite his resignation from Congress last month. This is huge for Nick Lampson, DeLay’s Democratic opponent.
Former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX), one of DoubleSpeak’s favorite punching bags, gave his goodbye speech on the floor of the House yesterday and left us with these wise words. VIDEO.
In preparing for today, I found that it is customary in speeches such as these to reminisce about the good old days of political harmony and across-the-aisle camaraderie, and to lament the bitter, divisive partisan rancor that supposedly now weakens our democracy.
Well, I can’t do that because partisanship, Mr. Speaker, properly understood, is not a symptom of democracy’s weakness, but of its health and its strength, especially from the perspective of a political conservative.
Liberalism, after all, whatever you may think of its merits, is a political philosophy and a proud one with a great tradition in this country, with a voracious appetite for growth. In any place or any time on any issue, what does liberalism ever seek, Mr. Speaker? More. More government, more taxation, more control over people’s lives and decisions and wallets.
If conservatives don’t stand up to liberalism, no one will.
Elegant and sophisticated. Enjoy your life Mr. DeLay. We’re already enjoying ours a little more.
Jun 9, 2006 by Joshua Skaroff in
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…This kind of lovin’ in jail, Tom.
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will be Tom DeLay’s last day in Congress. Roaches in Sugarland, TX are reported to be fleeing the 22nd district already.
Last night, Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX) appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews. Matthews asked DeLay who, if any, Democrat he admires or believes has a moral compass. Astonishingly enough, his answer was…
Barney Frank (D-MA)
“He’s a strong, moral Democrat. I respect him greatly. He’s a true liberal and he’s unashamedly a liberal.”
DeLay went on to say that he doesn’t believe in homosexuality, but he likes Frank (who is openly gay) all the same. Wow Tom, you are a really sensitive guy. We never even knew.
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reports TIME magazine. The corrupt and disgraced former House Majority Leader who was facing a tough challenge from DoubleSpeak guest, former Rep. Nick Lampson, as well as a host of legal problems will resign and leave Congress. Hopefully the first in many resignations from the weakened GOP.
Pointed out by our friend politicaljam, a great catch from Kos. Things sure are crazy down in Sugarland, TX these days. Good thing our guest on Episode 2, Nick Lampson, is down there to set things right.
“Right now, I wouldn’t vote Democratic if Jesus Christ was running.” Judy Deats, a Texas Republican, who is standing by Rep. Tom DeLay in his re-election bid despite the fact that his association with lobbyist Jack Abramoff has made him vulnerable to political opposition for the first time in more than 20 years.
Said Markos, “I’m glad she realizes that Jesus would be a Democrat.”
Mar 18, 2006 by Joshua Skaroff in
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Game on, Mr. DeLay. Game on.
UPDATE: Congressional Quarterly agrees, moving the Texas 22nd from “Leans Republican” to “No Clear Favorite.”
Mar 8, 2006 by Matthew Slutsky in
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