Tom DeLay calls ethics reform a vast left-wing conspiracy

[johncoby2]

Earlier this week, DeLay voted against a Republican-sponsored lobbying reform bill. The bill was introduced by Republican Rep. David Dreier of California, and it passed with overwhelming bi-partisan support. But DeLay was one of 50 Members who voted against it. Once again, Tom Delay stood up for Washington lobbyists and special interest groups instead of the people who live, work, and raise their families here.

And if you need any more proof that Tom DeLay is more concerned with lining the pockets of his lobbyist friends in Washington than reducing our massive foreign debt, increasing homeland security, and improving education in Texas, just listen to this audio clip of DeLay telling members of the Rosenberg-Richmond Chamber of Commerce that ethics reform is really just a vast left-wing conspiracy! No wonder members of his own party are trying to get rid of him.

http://www.lampson.com/delayclip.wma

Did you listen? Amazing wasn't it? When asked if he supports Republican ethics reform efforts, DeLay said the effort is "driven by the left-wing groups like Common Cause, Democracy 21, ACLU, and others." He then continued on to say, "their ultimate goal is public financing of campaigns and total isolation of elected officials." Suffice it to say, if Tom DeLay will not support Republican ethics reform, then we assume he will not support any ethics reform -- since reaching across the aisle is clearly not what DeLay is known for.

The American people want reform so they know their representatives are not for sale to the highest bidder. No one wants to 'isolate' elected officials. They want them to stop cheating. But apparently, Tom DeLay is more interested in protecting lobbyists than protecting the integrity of our democracy.

It's important that as many people as possible hear Tom DeLay opposing lobbying reform in his own words. Please forward this email to as many people as you can. Together, we can rid Texas of Tom DeLay's legacy of debt, corruption, and neglect.

[sonias]

1. I am a proud member of the vast left-wing conspiracy against DeLay

Save Congress without DeLay!

I'm doing my part to get DeLay out of office John but supporting Nick Lampson. I can't pound the pavement with your BAND crew, but I can send a little money to Nick and rag on DeLay every chance we get.

Here's an idea for you. DVDs are getting pretty cheap. Burn some of those DeLay clips and give them out for free. Spread that message by just getting some of those DVDs out there for people to watch.

Plus you know we support all the hard work you and the Bay Area Dems do. You guys are truly at ground zero.

Sonia