Tom Delay

I have made a conscientious effort not to be overly partisan on this blog, but I have to address this issue. Tom Delay has long prided himself as being “the hammer” in the House of Representatives. He has made it well-known that he goes to great lengths to get what he wants, and to push his agenda. His conduct has consistently violated ethical standards of conduct (he is a favorite of the House Ethics Committee) and I don’t doubt that he has broken the law on numerous occasions.

Tom Delay might beat the rap on this prosecution, maybe he is smooth enough that he dodged actually breaking any laws. Regardless of whether he is convicted, I think this picture speaks a thousand words. This picture is Delay's mug-shot.

He really looks like someone who is remorseful about his conduct. Even if he didn’t break the law, Delay has proven himself to be an incredibly unethical politician, and in my opinion symbolizes a lot about what is wrong with American politics. I hope that when this mess resolves itself the GOP is smart enough not to put him back in power.