The 5th Circuit tends to rule conservatively and with judicial restraint, as one might expect since the circuit includes Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. The court is made up of mostly Reagan, Bush 41 & Bush 43 appointees, including the most recent addition, Priscilla Owen. Whether this appeals court will overturn Sparks' decision or not remains to be seen, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do overturn it and let the Republicans replace DeLay.
Thank you for that info.
Have you seen the latest - rumors that Delay may run after all?