Did Tom DeLay outfox himself?

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Yes I know what was invovled in both cases. It is a clear case of hypocracy by the Dems. THEY set the precident that if the candidate is in danger of losing they replace him (Toricelli was about 35 points behind), THEY in the Torricelli case did so by finding a judge who voided a state election law soley for the purpose of putting a viable Democrat candidate on the ballot under the strange premise that the court could insure a competitive race.

Typical Stinger grandiosity and :spin: . No precedent set. No judge shopping.

NOW the Democrats say no the Republicans can't do that even though they ARE within the law as far as filing dates. Torricelli wanted to drop out, Delay wants to drop out.

More Stinger :spin: The JUDGE said no. In New Jersey, Torricelli asked the courts for permission. In Texas, State Republican Party Chairwoman Tina Benkiser DECLARED.


The question before the court was: If State Republican Party Chairwoman Tina Benkiser can rule Tom DeLay INELIGIBLE . The Judge says NO. The ruling is being appealed.


“Political acumen, strategy, and manufactured evidence, even combined with sound policy in mind, cannot override the Constitution. The evidence presented in this case provides no basis for Benkiser’s declaration that Tom DeLay was not eligible to remain the nominee of the republican Party under state or federal law… there is no evidence that DeLay will still be living in Virginia tomorrow, let alone on November 7, 2006, the only day that matters under the Qualification Clause of the United States Constitution. DeLay himself testified that he does not know what will happen with his life in November, stating only that he plans to continue living in Virginia ‘indefinitely.’

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"DeLay was chosen as the Republican nominee by the voters in the Republican primary, and he is still eligible to be the party’s nominee. He may, of course, withdraw as is his right, but neither political parties, state legislatures, secretaries of state, nor the federal courts may rewrite the United States Constitution.” - Sam Sparks, United States District Judge.

Under TEXAS state law, if a nominee is ruled ineligible, the party can name a replacement. However, if a candidate withdraws, the party cannot.



As always (tongue-in-cheek), Tom 'Cut and Run' DeLay is thinking about his constituents.

"This isn’t about me. It’s about the voters and the people in the 22nd District having the ability to have a choice on the Nov. 7th ballot of the person they want to represent them" said DeLay.

Yeah, right Tom. If DeLay is ruled ineligible by the 5th Circuit Court in New Orleans, he will be replaced by a COMMITTEE, not the voters.

The voters made their choice during the primary. They chose DeLay to be on the ballot.

That's the facts. Tissues at the back door. Bye, Bye.



OPPS...just saw this. This shows that Stinger has no clue about TEXAS election law.

But if he stays in and wins then he can resign and the state legislature will appoint his replacement.

If that were to happen, the governor will call a special election and the voters will elect a Representative.