DeLay Surrenders Leadership

MSNBC is reporting that Tom DeLay (R-TX) has given up his House Leadership post. WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom DeLay, under indictment on criminal charges in Texas, announced Saturday that he will not try to reclaim his job as majority leader of the House of Representatives. In a letter to rank-and-file Republicans, DeLay says he has “always acted in an ethical manner.’ At the same time, “I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract our attention,” the Texas Republican wrote. Of course he continues to spread the BS that he will clear his "good" name. Right Tommy you just do that!! Between the investigation and indictment by Ronnie Earle in Texas for money laundering, you are also linked hook, line and sinker in the Justice Department investigation into the lobbying scandal. Just how much did you get from your "best friend" Jack Abramoff in return for favors. Not only does he intend to "clear his good name", he also intends to run to retain his seat in Congress, but intends to run for the leadership again. Ok Tommy you keep deluding yourself into believing you hold power over everyone. Ummmm earth to Tom - do you think the fact that other Republican members in Congress wrote a letter calling for a new election of a new leader means you still hold that "hammer" over them? Well Tommy, the rest of us in the reality based community will love watching your inevitable downfall while you bask in your self-delusion of power.