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To: J.B.C. who wrote (17008)	1/7/2006 5:40:09 PM
From: Sully-	Respond to of 35834

There is little doubt that what Ronnie Earle did was typical lib dirty politics. Any move like you suggest would be met with howls & squeals. It would be spun 100% negatively by the MSM & DNC with zero reality based context for the move by House Republicans. One thing about Delay - he was able to get things done in the House the way a majority party should. He doesn't let the libs set the agenda or hold up House business. And he consistently got enough Republicans together to ensure passage of legislation. And even if Delay is completely exonerated, any move to return him to power will be met with a massive negative smear campaign.

To: J.B.C. who wrote (17008)	1/7/2006 8:28:17 PM
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DeLay Steps Down By Captain Ed on National Politics Captain's Quarters Tom DeLay officially made clear what the House Republican caucus had already begun to realize -- that current political conditions make it impossible for him to return to his leadership position regardless what happens with his legal issues in Texas. In a letter to House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who may also be replaced soon, DeLay officially and permanently resigned from GOP leadership: <<< "During my time in Congress, I have always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land," the Texas lawmaker told fellow Republicans in a letter informing them of his decision. Still, referring to criminal charges he faces in his home state, he added, "I cannot allow our adversaries to divide and distract our attention." DeLay temporarily have given up his leadership post after he was charged, but always insisted he would reclaim his duties after clearing his name. His turnabout cleared the way for leadership elections among Republicans buffeted by poor polls and by lobbyist Jack Abramoff's confessions of guilt on corruption charges in connection with congressional wining and dining. >>> Most Republicans, including me, had readily stood by DeLay while Ronnie Earle pursued one of the most partisan public kneecappings of all time. However, the sudden plea deal from Jack Abramoff makes DeLay's position untenable. DeLay and Hastert share responsibility for the access given to Abramoff as part of their K Street makeover plan, a good idea gone bad with Abramoff's admitted offenses creating a crisis for the party. That, more than anything else, justified ending DeLay's run at the helm; he rightly took responsibility for putting the Republicans in their current position. As much as the resignation might annoy us because of the delight it will cause Earle, the GOP needed DeLay to leave the field open for new blood. Dafydd disagrees with me, and writes about how regional considerations might play a role in the sudden welcome of DeLay's resignation. Others may protest that DeLay has not been found guilty of anything and should not need to resign at all. However, leadership positions are all about politics, not legal status; if one is reduced to saying "I haven't been convicted", there's already a problem, especially when the power broker that politico introduced to everyone as his good buddy suddenly pleads out to numerous felonies regarding corruption in multiple courts. The AP says that Hastert's grip on power is secure, but I wouldn't take that bet. Not too many people have been impressed with Hastert's run as Speaker, and the K Street project involved him almost as much as DeLay. The GOP should be focusing on cleaning house and electing legislative leadership that Americans can trust to do so. I don't think Bill Frist and Denny Hastert have household names for anti-corruption efforts. We need a Giuliani of the House and Senate to lead by example and bring ethics back to the forefront of GOP legislative reform. captainsquartersblog.com news.yahoo.com biglizards.net