Further Trouble for the GOP

In the wake of all the trouble that seems to be plaguing the GOP as of late, it can now be added to with the inditing of Rep. Tom Delay (House Majority Leader - R) on an account of conspiracy. This account seems to stem out of actions taken by a PAC he was involved with - Texans for a Republican Majority, in relation to taking corporate funding and using it for political campaign means.

From Michelle Malkin, via the Austin American Statesmen -

The charge, a state jail felony punishable by up to two years incarceration, stems from his role with his political committee, Texans for a Republican Majority, a now-defunct organization that already had been indicted on charges of illegally using corporate money during the 2002 legislative elections.

In regards to this while debacle I agree with how Ankle Biting Pundits put it:

"Look folks, there's not good way to try an spin this. Tom DeLay, as expected, has been indicted for campaign finance violations. There's an old saying that "a ham sandwich can be indicted", and by no means is it evidence of guilt. However, in politics, perception is reality, and even if DeLay is cleared eventually the media and the Democrats are going to have a field day. Of course, if DeLay did break the law he should pay the price. And let's not forget the DA who indicted him is a political hack who pulled a similar stunt on Kay Bailey Hutchinson, which was exposed as a partisan witch hunt.

But politically, this is trouble for the GOP...

...Plus, like it or not any GOP candidate who received money from his PAC (and there are many) is going to painted as a crook.
Buckle up people, it's going to be a rough ride for a while, and there's going to be more valleys than peaks in the short term. What this will mean long term is unclear pending the outcome of DeLay's case."

There seems to be some tough times ahead - Holy stressed-out Party Batman!

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