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August 07, 2006
Even Scalia won't help DeLay get off the ballot!
Courtesy of lonestarproject.net
Supreme Court Denies Texas Republican's Request for Stay in Tom DeLay Ballot Challenge
Just a short while ago, Justice Antonin Scalia denied the Texas Republican's request for a stay in Tom DeLay's ballot challenge - less than one day after it had been filed.
While Texas Republicans have a few legal options left, their practical options are essentially exhausted.
Because Rick Perry refused to call a special election and because Tom DeLay and the Republican Party have insisted on pursuing a flawed scheme to overturn the GOP primary, voters in the 22nd District of Texas have gone three months without a voice in Congress.
Tom DeLay remains the Republican nominee for Congress in the 22nd District of Texas. He may withdraw from the ballot if he wishes, but he cannot be replaced by another candidate. After attempting to "cut and run" instead of facing voters in a fair election, Tom DeLay must now decide to "run or cut".
You can read the Application for Stay Here
Posted by Lyn Wall at August 7, 2006 05:05 PM | Permalink
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