The Texas Two-Step: The Seduction of Tom DeLay

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"Tom DeLay was like Tito in Yugoslavia," said James A. Thurber, a professor of government at American University. "He ruled with fear and also resources to reward people. Now without DeLay, the House will be balkanized."

-- Dan Balz for The Washington Post

The other shoe finally drops on our Congressman Tom DeLay. The Hammer is a maximalist political player, and he is finally being challenged for being on the wrong side of the line, as he steps down from his position as House Majority Leader under indictment for consipiracy to violate Texas' campaign laws.

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The Texas Two-Step: The Seduction of Tom DeLay

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"Tom DeLay was like Tito in Yugoslavia," said James A. Thurber, a professor of government at American University. "He ruled with fear and also resources to reward people. Now without DeLay, the House will be balkanized."

-- Dan Balz for The Washington Post

The other shoe finally drops on our Congressman Tom DeLay. The Hammer is a maximalist political player, and he is finally being challenged for being on the wrong side of the line, as he steps down from his position as House Majority Leader under indictment for consipiracy to violate Texas' campaign laws.

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