CBS News is reporting Tom DeLay may not be indicted after all. See, he allegedly only knew about the illegal fundraising activity, he didn't actually promote it. A true paragon of virtue that Tom DeLay. According to CBS:
Texas law forbids labor unions and corporations to fund such legislative campaigns. Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle alleges that the three Delay associates and eight corporations violated the law by illegally funneling money into these races.But remember, even if DeLay is indicted, thanks to the first post-election act of the House Republicans, he can keep his leadership position.
A review of documents made public through civil litigation indicate DeLay was kept aware of the fundraising activities that were taking place. (DeLay’s daughter was a paid consultant to two fund-raising committees that pumped money into the races.)
Nevertheless, the official familiar with investigation said investigators would have to establish that DeLay "acted to promote" the illegal activity, and that such evidence had not been forthcoming.
"To indict and prosecute someone, we have to be able to show not just that they were aware of something," the official explained. "We have to show that they engaged in enough conduct to make them party to the offense."
This is shaping up to be the APCA* Congress.
*Absolute power corrupts absolutely
