Tom DeLay is leaving politics.

[WilliamPitt]

I'm in awe.

17 seats now open in November.

[babylonsister]

1. Hold it please, Will. He's been selected, can he be replaced,

do you know?

[jsamuel]

2. someone says he is resigning on monday

[GOPisEvil]

3. Yes, there's a Democrat in the race. A real Democrat. Nick Lampson.

He's one of DeLay's casualties of re-redistricting.

[Eric J in MN]

24. Is Nick Lampson the front-runner in the Democratic primary? nt

nt

[cantstandbush]

4. Well, William, if we win what do we win?

Everything is so F*d up. What will Dems win if we win both the House and the Senate?

[demdiva]

5. It's too good to be true!!!

WilliamPitt ... can you provide more details on what this means for November?
I've been out of the loop for a month or two ...

[onehandle]

6. Bye bye, Bugman.

[SoCalDem]

9. A-Mennnnnnn!

[WillyT]

7. I'll Raise Your Awe With My Shock !!!

Is the worm really turning?

Oh please, oh please...

:bounce::wow::bounce:

[Blue-Jay]

8. Big news!

There should be a thread about it!

[babylonsister]

13. Or two... or three!

:hi:

[zulchzulu]

10. I hope he likes loose fitting orange jail outfits...

...while a hole in the back...

It's karma time, Hot Tub Tommy!

[babylonsister]

14. Something like this?

[johnnie]

11. Man...

Catch up. This news is like so 38 minutes ago. :eyes:


:P

[MissB]

12. Give 'im a break.

He has been trying to figure out more important things, like what Flanimals are.

[Blue-Jay]

16. Hey, now! Will does NOT wear Garanimals!

Underoos.....? Maybe...

[MissB]

19. I truly do not wish to know.

Unless he plans on posting a picture, that is.

[babylonsister]

15. All I can say is

:rofl: :rofl:

[AndyA]

17. DeLay is leaving, which means the Repugs can pick a stronger

candidate to run against the Democrat now, right? I remember a lot of DUers were glad when DeLay won the primary, because they were certain he would lose in the election against a strong, non-indicted Democratic candidate.

Now that possibility is gone. Could this be the intent all along?

[Ksec]

18. someone just flushed a giant turd named delay

I love it.

[pacalo]

20. I'm just now learning about this! Maybe justice still exists!

[gristy]

21. How many of those 17 are being vacated by republicans?

How many seats are up for grabs by either party? How many do we need?

on edit :woohoo:

[napi21]

22. I really wonder what's behind this? I don't believe DeLay would

EVER quit...unless there's a bigger bomb shell about to hit! I know one his top aides is reported to have cooperated with the Feds. I really don't think this is the end of the story, but the beginning.

[American liberal]

23. That's the best news I've heard all day! yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fire Walk With Me]

25. But could he remain as influential even from the outside?

The power and money structures are still in place despite the changing faces and the comforting belief if representational government.