Wow. DeLay really is in trouble if he wants those around him to be packing. So, a couple weeks ago, Tom DeLay issued this menacing threat:
The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior, but not today.That comment caused enormous controversy. Since then, DeLay's ethical problems have multiplied and he has become even more embattled. Last night at the NRA's convention, he sent another message to his enemies, the Associated Press reports:
"When a man is in trouble or in a good fight, he wants all of his friends around him, particularly armed," the Republican from nearby Sugar Land said. "So I'm in good company tonight."Armed for what particular reason, Mr. DeLay?