[Paleo Conservative]

Not surprising - Arlington did it for the Texas Rangers a decade ago.

But wasn't the Ballpark in Arlington built in the parking lot of the Rangers' previous stadium? That land was already owned by Rangers.

[highball]

Nope, they took private lands as well. There's a good summary here:

http://emdo.blogspot.com/2005/05/demolishing-sports-welfare-reason.html

I believe this is why we haven't seen W come out against the Kelo decision. His opponents would hammer him with the Rangers' sweetheart deal.

[Non-Sequitur]

According to this Article eminent domain was used to acquire 13 acres of private property for the stadium. Bush also pushed for a tax hike for the stadium. No wonder he's kept a low profile on this issue.