MSNBC has Delay Live in courtroom, tune in...

[RSchewe]

Still on now.

[Justitia]

1. Thanks!! -eom

[RSchewe]

2. Ronnie Earle just arrived n/t

[jim3775]

3. CourtTV and CNN are live too n/t

[TlalocW]

4. What's today's schedule?

For some reason, I was expecting nothing to happen for a while after Delay was booked and released.

TlalocW

[rodeodance]

5. it is on c-span also

[rodeodance]

8. its the arraignment.

[paineinthearse]

14. Thanks, but I prefer CSPAN's coverage

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5118186

[The Witch]

6. Will this be the official thread?

Enh why not.

[BigMcLargehuge]

7. is that his wife beside him?

She's very pretty.

[rodeodance]

12. c-span said they do not have a camera-only the courtroom camera.

[Greeby]

9. Stick with CSPAN

MSRNC is likely to cut out at the crucial moment

And get the snacks :popcorn: :beer:

[RSchewe]

10. C-SPAN is covering it too for those that want a web stream... n/t

[Ioo]

11. On CSPAN1 as well

[rodeodance]

13. msnbc has a split screen with commentary. sometimes i just like cspan

without all the speculation of commentatos.

[rodeodance]

15. here comes da judge.

[rodeodance]

17. preliminary stuff about the bonds-making sure they are in order.

[Greeby]

16. Judge has arrived

nt

[rodeodance]

19. delay has put forth a motion for this judge to recuss himself.

[Neil Lisst]

18. Perkins is in the HOUSE.

Motion to Recuse ...

gonna be heard by presiding judge



peep Darth Cheney
http://www.webcomicsnation.com/neillisst/

[notadmblnd]

20. the judge is a comedian

I shoulda stayed in Italy. Judge recusing himself so theres' no smear. but defense is attacking him for giving money to moveon.org and they have anti delay teeshirts.

[rodeodance]

23. not to be offensive but those security guards do not look like they could

secure anyone-UNless they sat on someone (mighty weighty people).

[notadmblnd]

33. don't cha know... there's some good eats in Texas.

nt

[RepublicanElephant]

21. is dick nuts?

using the demonize move-on defense.

[SledDriver]

30. "Is Dick nuts"...

:rofl:

I don't know, but Bush is a pussy. :evilgrin:

[Bernardo de La Paz]

48. It's a limp defence.

[Skidmore]

34. No, he's trying to make this prosecution look like a partisan

one. He's trying the case in the court of public opinion. Never mind the facts. This will appeal to his base in which he is viewed as having been set up and maligned.

[rodeodance]

36. the right always toss up groups such as moveon.org or micheal moore-

[UTUSN]

22. The Judge Looks Scared and Wimpy n/t

[notadmblnd]

25. I guess that's it folks.

nt

[rodeodance]

28. the judge will pass onto another judge to make ruling on recussion motion.

[RSchewe]

29. You said it exactly right. n/t

[Pacifist Patriot]

41. Really? I thought he looked vaguely amused.

[RepublicanElephant]

24. it's over?

what the ....

[Greeby]

26. That was hardly worth getting dressed-up for

:(

[Walt Starr]

27. Did the judge just recuse himself?

I just tuned in via a CSPAN stream.

[rodeodance]

31. see post 28.

[RSchewe]

32. No, a regional judge will review the request for his recusal. n/t

[Justitia]

35. Find me a judge in TX that HAS NOT contributed to their own party.

I live here, and I can tell you that animal DOES NOT EXIST.

[BlacknBlue in Red NC]

39. Wouldn't it be odd if he HADN'T contributed to his party's

organizations and candidates???

[Justitia]

44. Definitely, since these are ELECTED judicial positions. -eom

[Greeby]

37. C-SPAN has Colyandro and Ellis whining from yesterday

:nopity:

[Pacifist Patriot]

38. The current speaker is a moron.

"using the court system for political retribution?"

Give me a break!

[Justitia]

42. He's from the WaPo - they are just re-treading Nixon's rantings. -eom

[Pacifist Patriot]

45. I think I'm listening to the PAC's exec dir.

Not sure, it's on in the other room. Whoever he is he's very good at spewing trite political indignation.

[Justitia]

46. oops - sorry! But, the "Nixon defense" still applies. I know those guys

they are in such deep trouble here in TX and are too stupid to know when to STOP DIGGING.

[Pacifist Patriot]

47. Oh I think you hit it on the head.

Definite blustering reminiscent of "I am not a crook!" I hope they stay that stupid. It'll make it even more fun to watch.

[RSchewe]

40. The media seems to be buying into them being the victim, pretty sad.

You hardly hear them mention the charges against them, but instead you hear how confident Delay is and the Ronnie Earle and the judge are Democrats. That mugshot has been made out to be a campaign photo for Delay.

[Pacifist Patriot]

43. The Exec Dir speaking now is spewing an astounding degree of

hypocrisy and irony. Oh wait, that's what he's paid to do. Good boy!

[RepublicanElephant]

49. people are singing in the background on cnn....

...are these protesters?

[RSchewe]

52. This is amazing. It is like he is asking for a judge that would favor him

Why can't every crook shop for a judge that will best serve their needs? So what the judge is a Democrat... What does he want a right wing Evangelical Christian judge, that he has given money to?

[Justitia]

53. Yes, that would be perfect! In DeLay's world - sure, why not??? -eom

[liberalnurse]

50. What a great day to be off of work!

This is a delicacy!

[pdxmom]

51. Another episode of "As the Hypocrites Turn"

Talk about politicizing the judicial system! This makes me sick!

[Justitia]

54. Just like Saddam - "I don't recognize the legitimacy of this Dem court!"

I think he got the talking point from Hussein earlier this week.

[bluedawg12]

55. DeLaid wants a judge who donated to thePNAC, maybe?

and where are those tee- shirts on moveon. ?

this ought to sell them like hot cakes.

Roach man et familia - smarmy smiling guy with little lady who looks a bit harsh with the make up and the mole and all.

Not a classy guy.

[RSchewe]

56. You gotta give it to this slimy rat, he is pulling out all the stops.

People are getting front row seats to how and why Delay has been able to get where he is today. Let's see if this is his last hurrah...

I think the judge issue is not as big as the change of venue. You never know, Delay may end up with a tougher judge after this. The judge, on first impression of course, I am making a sweeping judgement, looked sort of soft.

Anyway, we will see.

Anyone know when the next step will take place?