[harpu]

If Delay runs (and now he probably will), he will win!

[coconutt2000]

If Delay is removed from the ballot, the Dems will have a lot of preprinted signs and flyers they'll have to scrap.

[Zeppelin]

Republicans who have been vying for the seat are Sugar Land lawyer Tom Campbell; state Reps. Charlie Howard or Sugar Land and Robert Talton of Pasadena; state Sen. Mike Jackson of Houston; Houston City Councilwoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs; Fort Bend County Commissioner Andy Meyers; Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace; retired Air Force Maj. Don Richardson; and former state GOP executive committee member Tim Turner.

I've known Senator Mike Jackson for years...I graduated with his son and was on the swim team with his daughter. Great guy. Hope he wins it!

[gridlock]

Two words: Toricelli/Lautenberg

I know, I know, different rules for different states. But this is just silly. Six months is plenty of time to replace a candidate on the ballot.

It would serve the Donks right if Delay came roaring back and spanked them into oblivion.

[1Old Pro]

I hope he runs and wins and returns to Congress, how's them apples.

[detsaoT]

U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks, a Republican appointee, ruled that DeLay must appear on the Nov. 7 ballot as the GOP nominee for the congressional seat that DeLay abandoned last month. Sparks' ruling was confirmed by Texas Democratic Party spokeswoman Amber Moon.

Since when do Democratic Party spokeswomen "confirm" Federal rulings? ;)

[conservativebabe]

I would love to see this blow back up in the Dems faces. DeLay should just go into full out re-election mode.

In IL, Lane Evans, who has Parkinsons, resigns like two days AFTER the primary. Now, the candidate gets to be hand-picked, robbing the voters of their say.

I am sick of these underhanded tactics.

If it is indeed TX law, so be it. DeLay should just go for it. Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it- Dems.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Watch: this will backfire on the libs. :)

[Soul Seeker]

Since Delay should have NEVER be run out by the Republican establishment, I'm fine with the ruling.

IMO, they SHOULD be forced to allow Delay to run. Either let him run or give up the seat as a consequnece for being backstabbing spineless RINO's.

Whether this is legally sound, I don't know. And don't particularly care at this point. Earle's abusing the law anyway.

[Wolfstar]

They said DeLay also could not withdraw from the race because state law does not allow a party's nominee to withdraw when another political party also has a nominee.

Not being a Texan, I can't claim to understand the state's laws. But the law as quoted above makes little sense. Suppose a candidate wins his/her primary, then is diagnosed with a serious illness -- or commits a serious crime -- and cannot campaign. Does Texas law nevertheless insist that candidate can't withdraw from the race?

I understand the need for stability in the electoral process, but a blanket law that says no withdrawals are possible after another party has a nominee seems to defy common sense.

[balch3]

stupid activist judge.

[CWOJackson]

Hopefully DeLay will use some of his idle time return the favor and campaign for Tom Tancredo.

[Flyer]

Ping. . .

[Democratshavenobrains]

He was an idiot for not dropping out before the primary.

[Danae]

Question of the day:

Do Democrats LOVE Tom DeLay?

[gondramB]

>>Sparks ruling halts the process of replacing DeLay on the ballot, but the GOP is expected to appeal the decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.<<

Does anybody know the 5th circuit's bias?

[RasterMaster]

There wasn't any reason for Delay to retire unless he was guilty. If his name is on the ballot and he wins, that's a mandate of the people and he should continue to serve.

He should want to come back tougher than ever just to hand the DUmocrats their hats for a few more cycles!

[Rembrandt]

Let's say that DeLay campaigns and gets elected, then chooses to not take his seat. Who nominates his replacement? The Governor (a Republican)? That wouldn't be a bad thing at all. Run on the popular DeLay name and reputation in a Republican friendly area, then replace DeLay with a choice which DeLay and the Guv like.

Screw off Dims!

[Ma3lst0rm]

Now Delay has no choice but to run. :-)

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

If you are a donk, and a weak candidate, you can get replaced at will, however, the same rules don't apply for pubbies...

Something is rotten in Denmark, and it is not fish...