My other question would be, how many people have politically survived being the center of attention?
As many as the MSM decides they want, which is a big point that I am making to you.
I cite Bill and Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Patrick Leahey, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi, and many others, all of whom have committed much more grievous sins that DeLay is accused of.
On the other side I point to Newt Gingrich, Bob Livingston, Robert Bork, Clarence Thomas, several court nominees whose names don't come to mind right now, and many others, who were totally innocent of corruption and were either quilty of personal sins, like running around on their wives, or were totally blameless.
This is not rocket science, which is another reason I question you.