[RasterMaster]

As I stated, the rules were put in place by those seeking to undermine his leadership to take his place. DUmocrats don't follow rules (they don't have any), so he's playing right into the desires of the opposition and become their tool.

[deport]

As I stated, the rules were put in place by those seeking to undermine his leadership to take his place.

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So Newt and the Republicans knew that DeLay would be in this leadership position back in 1993 when the Republicans adopted the 'indictment' rule during the Rostenkowski episode. They were really far sighted. Granted they did reverse it in 04 only to reinstate it later a move which DeLay supported.