House Democrats seek special counsel to investigate DeLay

[Purveyor]

SUZANNE GAMBOA, Associated Press Writer

(10-08) 17:15 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) --

Democrats stepped up their attack on Majority Leader Tom DeLay on Friday, forcing the full House to consider whether to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Texas Republican's conduct.

Republicans beat back the effort initiated by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi of California, defeating the call for a special counsel 210-182 with five members voting present.

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The surprise move, coming in the closing days of the congressional session, left Republicans scrambling to deal with the Democrats' attempt to put a spotlight on DeLay's ethics troubles.

"It taints the whole House. This action of Tom DeLay taints the whole House," Pelosi told reporters. She complained Republicans have "gotten so casual about it, I don't think they realize how bad off they are."


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[shadu]

1. Are the Dems finally growing a spine?

I'll believe it when I see it.
All that glitters is not gold,
we need to hammer this bastard.

[Brundle_Fly]

2. its not just a spine

Delay is the worst of the worst, I hope he is ousted and tossed to the wolves.

[NJCher]

3. are...are...(choke, gasp)

Dems acting like an opposition party?


Cher

[Honor Where Are You]

4. What is that image? N/T

[shadu]

6. But do they have the staying power to finish him off?

It would be a big win, and send the repugs a clear message,
if they could oust this bastard.

[lovuian]

5. When the Republican Party stands for CORRUPTION

It will destroy itself

[struggle4progress]

7. kick for better government without delay

:kick: