DeLay reaction

Who in Congress acts on behalf of party over personal interest? | Hugh Hewitt

When Congressman Tom DeLay last week explained his decision to leave Congress by saying he desired to keep the GOP majority in place, many people scratched their heads. More than a few were skeptical: Who in Congress acts on behalf of party over personal interest?

It's not certain how his resignation will be viewed down the road. If Mr. DeLay beats the charges by partisan prosecutor Ronnie Earle and is not prosecuted for Abramoff-related matters, he will gain additional admiration from Republicans who already value his tough-mindedness in the years past.

If, though, Mr. DeLay's already-tarnished aides become witnesses against him, he will receive no credit for stepping aside, but rather anger at having lost sight of the truly important reasons for climbing the political mountain.

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