Bwahahahaha -- Earle Subpoenas DeLay Phone Records

[CatWoman]

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas prosecutor subpoenaed telephone records for the home phone of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay and the phone of his political campaign Thursday.

Also subpoenaed by prosecutor Ronnie Earle were records for two numbers for DeLay's daughter, Dani DeLay Ferro.

DeLay is facing charges of money laundering and conspiracy in a Texas campaign finance case.

The subpoenas list telephone numbers, but not whom they belong to. They ask for information about the calls, voice mail service at the numbers and long distance calls made from or charged to the numbers.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051013/ap_on_go_co/delay_indictment

[Im with Rosey]

1. The question was asked

I think CNN if this is just back & forth politics or truly continuing investigation. I would like to think it is ongoing investigation- opinions?

[Pacifist Patriot]

31. This sounds like investigative work to me.

[rurallib]

35. I think that is an incredibly stupid question for a news service

for CNN though, it is par for the course. It's not like they have much acquaintance with real news.

[maine_raptor]

2. ALLLLLRIGHT!!!!!!

Now we get to see which 1-900 numbers DeLay calls.:bounce:

[porphyrian]

53. "Senator, what exactly is your relationship...

"...with 'Walleyedanaltrannies.com?'"

[blogslut]

3. As we say in Texas...

yeehaw ;)

[AspenRose]

4. That's right Ronnie, stay focused

You and Fitzgerald are going to help save this country. :patriot:

[acmejack]

5. I think Earle needs a large raise!

If he nails TD, I will write a few letters to the powers that be and suggest the same. Probably won't get Ronnie a raise, but wth?

[cassiepriam]

7. Maybe Earle isn't doing this for money. Maybe he is doing it for

honor, righteousness, and rule of law.

[prolesunited]

16. What?!?!?

This is America! That's unheard of. ;-)

[cassiepriam]

19. Sorry I had a momentary lapse. You can slap me upside the head.

[acmejack]

26. Actually, I agree.

I have known him for a long time & I know he is a man of unquestionable integrity.

[cassiepriam]

27. I am so glad to hear that. I say a prayer for his safety and Fitz's

Actually we better say more than one prayer.
A whole bunch. The repug mob is gonna be out for them.

[stepnw1f]

59. DUH! (nt)

[Jane Austin]

62. Same here.

He lives a very modest life. Doing it for money just doesn't fit with Ronnie Earle.

[cassiepriam]

65. The repugs have a hard time with someone like this...

someone who isn't about money.
BTW I Love Jane Austin! Are you a fan?

[Jane Austin]

68. Of course - - but the name happened because my name is Jane and

I'm from Austin, TX. :)

[cassiepriam]

69. Gotcha. I love Pand P. New movie coming out.

[Patsy Stone]

36. I think so too.

I would be interested to know, however, when he decided to subpoena the records though. Don't get me wrong, I could care less whether or not he did this as an FU to DeLay for subpoenaing him, but I'm curious.

[elehhhhna]

49. nahhh - per freppers it'll be for "a book deal". Just watch. LOL!

I'd buy that book!

[louis-t]

6. I love the term 'money laundering'

and am looking forward to many years of that term being permanently attached to Tom Delay's name. Say it with me: Tom "Money Launderer" Delay. Yeah, feels good.

[hootinholler]

29. I always think

He shoulda used more Tide or added bleach.

-Hoot

[texpatriot2004]

30. Yeah, it makes the money sound so dirty and the launderer so

disgustingly filthy.

[Patsy Stone]

33. Big, big smile.

It is good.

[PurityOfEssence]

54. A sharp letter writer to the L.A. Times called him "The Hamper"

Thanks to Irving Fischer.

Yes, a repository for soiled items is a fine metaphor for Bugboy.

[louis-t]

55. "The Hamper"

That's good.

[Mr_Scarecrow]

72. How about Tom DeLaunder?

eom

[cassiepriam]

8. What is his daughter's link to all of this?

She as slimy as Daddy? Or is this a stunt to make bug boy squirm?

[AllegroRondo]

11. Probably just covering all bases

In case Delay used his daughter's phone

[cassiepriam]

12. Also psychologically puts the pressure on Delay.

[CatWoman]

13. His daughter does work for him, no?

His PAC I mean?

[cassiepriam]

18. That is what I am wondering. I would assume he has her on the federal

payola somehow.

The one thing I know about fighting, is to find your enemy's
Achilles heel, and then press real hard on it.
Maybe Earle just found Delay's.

Interesting.

[Mabus]

28. Yep both wife and daughter work for DeLay's PAC(s)

"The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported in 2002 that DeLay’s personal financial disclosures for Congress reported that Alexander Strategy Group paid DeLay’s wife $40,000 a year. A DeLay spokesperson told the Star-Telegram that Christine DeLay actually was paid for running ARM PAC—an Alexander Group client." source: http://www.tpj.org/page_view.jsp?pageid=721&pubid=483 Texans for Public Justice website.

[cassiepriam]

34. book 'em all..... the family prison plan.

[Mabus]

38. Better yet, let FEMA take care of them

otherwise, if we put them in prison they will have medical/dental benefits, housing, clothes and food. If FEMA takes care of them they will live in tents and wonder where their next meal is coming from.

Just an idea. :dilemma:

[cassiepriam]

41. yah, I like it. Turn 'em over to Brownie. They're doomed.

[Lasher]

46. This alone is crooked.

DeLay's corporate owners pump money into his corrupt ARAMPAC. Then he 'hires' his family to 'work' for the PAC. Wonder how often his wife and daughter even showed up to 'work'? Just another money laundering scheme, IMHO.

[elehhhhna]

52. Yep. You shoudl hear the rumors about the baby shower Abrahmoff

threw for the daughter.

[elehhhhna]

51. CORRECTION: His nasty wife is paid 500 Thousand per year by his

campaign IIRC. And that's OVER the table.

[Polemicist]

40. Wife and daughter worked for DeLay's PACs...

Remember all the fuss about how they were paid about 4 times what anyone else in a comparable position would be paid? It's a family plan of sleaze and slime.

[CottonBear]

14. DeLay payed his wife and daughter to work for him.

I think he spent about $500,000 so far on their salaries.
I'm not totally sure about that figure. You'll need to check on the exact amount.

[cassiepriam]

22. half a $$million of payola to his wife and kid???

And that is the money we know about.
Go Earle, book 'em.

[CottonBear]

44. Here's a link to an article about the $500,000 in pay to wife & daughter:

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/04/06/delay.reponse/

DeLay blasts media over report of payments to family
From Ted Barrett
CNN Washington Bureau
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Posted: 8:17 PM EDT (0017 GMT)


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- House Majority Leader Tom DeLay defended his family Wednesday, saying newspaper articles about his wife and daughter and about his trip to Russia were "seedy" efforts by the "liberal media" to humiliate him.

The New York Times reported Wednesday that DeLay's wife and daughter have been paid more than $500,000 since 2001 by DeLay's political action and campaign committees, according to a detailed review of disclosure statements filed with the Federal Election Commission and separate fund-raising records in Texas.

The newspaper reports were the latest political controversies for DeLay. He has been admonished three times by the House Ethics Committee, and he faces possible indictment in Texas in connection with a campaign finance probe.

The Times said the payments to DeLay's wife, Christine DeLay, and his only child, Dani DeLay Ferro, were described in the disclosure forms as "fund-raising fees," "campaign management" or "payroll," with no additional details about how they earned the money.

more...

[cassiepriam]

45. Why am I not surprised? thanks for the link

[acmejack]

58. The Source for all things Delay.

Best little muckraking magazine in Texas! http://www.texasobserver.org/

[cassiepriam]

64. Thanks, a nice mag! I will bookmark this....

[Bridget Burke]

20. Hot tubs! Champagne!

From 4/6/05: Today's NYT feature highlights the gadzooks of money that Tom DeLay's daughter in particular has raked in through DeLay's connections. Atrios beat me to the archives for this gem, but I'll post it anyway:

The weekend included a late-night party Saturday in DeLay's suite at the Rio Hotel and Casino, which featured a living room, bar and hot tub on the balcony. DeLay was not present, aides said; the event was hosted by his daughter, Dani Ferro, the campaign manager for DeLay's reelection campaign. After the party, Ferro told associates that a lobbyist poured champagne on her while she was in the hot tub.

http://grammarpolice.net/archives/000612.php

This blog was just the quickest place to find the story. It's not new....

[Tight_rope]

39. I thought The DeLay family was suppose to be soo religious!

:wow: :shrug: :spank:

[Bridget Burke]

67. The godless liberals at Texas A&M corrupted his poor daughter.

He got into hot water back in '02:

DeLay was speaking at a Baptist church near Houston, Texas. A parent, after complaining that too few universities teach creationism, asked him for suggestions on colleges.

"Dont send your kids to BaylorAnd dont send your kids to A&M," DeLay answered, to vigorous applause. "There are still some Christian schools out there—good, solid schools. Now, they may be little, they may not be as prestigious as Stanford, but your kids will get a good, solid, godly education."

www.answersingenesis.org/docs2002/0425delay.asp

Texas A&M, with its Cadet Corps, is mot known as a hotbed of radicalism. Baylor was founded by the Southern Baptists & they still run it. But both schools are fully accredited universities with real science departments.

[Dora]

32. Dupe - self-delete

Another post answered it.

[elehhhhna]

50. Oh she's daddy's girl. She didn't have FAMILY at her wedding (including

Tom's 80 year old Mom) but had ALL DADDY's CONTRIBUTORS. AND I MEAN HAD.

Truefact.

[cassiepriam]

66. Then he dotes on her, the apple of his eye. Earle is smart to go after her

[Lex]

9. They asked for Delay's *daughter's* phone records?

That can't be good.

It must enrage the poor BugMan to no end.

[cassiepriam]

10. LOL I just posted the same thought....

unless she is bug girl, as in acorn did not fall far from the tree.

[Catherine Vincent]

15. LOL! Cool beans!

Delay has done it now!

[lpbk2713]

17. 1-900-HOT-MAMA 25 times a day!!!

This ought to be interesting.

[proud patriot]

21. Wheeee !

:bounce:

[spanone]

23. Kick him in the nuts Ronnie.

I believe the Earle has his duckies in a row. He knows the power and vile of DeLay. I think he took no chances.

This is a link to a great story on Ronnie Earle.
http://www.esquire.com/features/articles/2005/050928_mfe_earle_1.html

[BillZBubb]

24. Delay's daughter and wife are as corrupt as he is.

This is a GREAT MOVE by Earle. Delay's lawyers subpoena Earle in a frivolous "abuse of power" gambit. Earle counters by subpoenaing both Delay and his daughter's records. Brilliant. Your move Bug Boy!

After Delay's next scheme, watch Earle go after Delay's wife! You think Delay got the message?????

[elehhhhna]

48. Going after the daughter is a brilliant startegy...

She's as dirty as he is, no doubt 'round here (His backyard). The burning question is -- Is Delay SUCH an ass he's let his daughter go down with him? God knows the answer to that.

I guess the daughter of Mister 'I am the Federal Government' isn't American Royalty after all. Hardy har har.

[confludemocrat]

71. I bet Delay's going ape-shit TOO-DAY. How sweet it is!

Is this something unprecedented, where potentially father and daughter could end up serving "hard time", at the same time? Nice way to set a precedent in this case.

[elehhhhna]

73. Can't wait to see if he treats his daughter the way he's treated his Mom

(like yesterday's garbage). Wouldn't shock me.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

25. "The thing is no big deal,"

said Bill White attorney for DeLay.
<snip>
"It seems to me he should have been doing it the last three years. Now is a little late to start checking on his evidence," White said.

Sure it's no big deal Bill, after all weren't there already piles of phone records that were gone over by the original GJ? Oh, wait, those weren't DeLays phone records... they were Jim Ellis and John Colyandro's. The same two men that Tom DeLay turned his back on when things began to heat up more than a year ago now. Gee wiz, do you think they may have mentioned that they've spoken to their old buddy Tom on his daughter's phone before? Nah, why would they do a thing like that when Tom's been so good to them in the past.

;)

[nativewolf]

37. date set

Note this article states Delay is to appear in court on Oct. 21. First time I've seen an actual date set :}

[newyawker99]

47. Hi nativewolf!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

56. Welcome to DU, nativewolf!

Yep, that's the official date for his mugshot and fingerprinting from what I understand. I'm sure we'll get to see a copy of that mugshot as soon as it's available, too. I have an order in for one 8x10 and 15 wallet size. :P

[populistdriven]

42. Delay always considered himself as "Righteous" This will get NASTY

[Lubernaut]

43. This is really getting good.

I am quite enjoying all this drama.

[savemefromdumbya]

57. we may find out some more corruption from the phone calls

just think - all those taped conversations

[Tatiana]

60. I think Earle may find evidence of more than money laundering.

GOOD MOVE!

[sepia_steel]

61. Good news!

politically influenced my ASS

[Rex]

63. DeLay is stuck in a Texas bog

the more he puts down Earle, the deeper into shit he sinks!

[Lasher]

70. I think the Earle bird has got the worm!

Sorry, I can't help myself.

Excellent contribution, CatWoman.

[Independent_Liberal]

74. Kick!

[PatriotGames]

75. I don't know how any average citizen can defend this guy.