DeLay Resigns as Majority Leader

In a move which he must have thought would be a good PR stunt, Tom DeLay Resigned as Majority Leader of the House. To me, It's like falling flat on your face in front of a large crowd, and while they're pointing and laughing, try to convince them that you did it on purpose. It seems like Tommy boy faced facts and realized that he ain't getting his job back after his jail term... I mean trial.

Remember Bush's campaign promise to bring honor back to the White House? It looks like he failed that one. The only way he could keep that promise is to step down as President.

Oh, that and turn himself in to the police.

ABC News Writes:

It's been quite a fall for Tom DeLay, R-Texas, the House majority leader who formally stepped down today as he awaits trial on charges of conspiracy and money laundering. He retains his seat in Congress but reliquishes his leadership role.

In addition to his own legal troubles, which include charges that he laundered campaign money used in state legislature races, DeLay's association with lobbyist Jack Abramoff has further hurt his reputation. Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion in a corruption probe that has linked him with lawmakers from both parties.

Although DeLay had temporarily left his post, calls to replace him permanently had grown within the party.

"The situation is that Tom's legal situation doesn't seem to be reaching clarity," Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., told the Associated Press on Friday, before DeLay's announcement. "There are stories of more indictments or questions associated with Jack Abramoff. And I think that Tom DeLay is going to have to concentrate on that."

Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has served as acting majority leader and has indicated he'd like the post permanently, although Kline said he supports Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, who is chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., is reported to be vying for consideration, and more candidates are sure to come forward.

DeLay insists he is innocent of the Texas charges. He has repeatedly accused the prosecutor, Ronnie Earle, of going after him as part of a political vendetta.

You know, that really pisses me off. He's trying to get out of his crimes by blaming Democrats for "going after him". It's clear that GOP means "Greed on Power".

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ABC News: DeLay Resigns as Majority Leader