DeLay's Really Pathetic Lie

[Roland99]

We already know that TRMPAC has been found guilty of violating laws. But, this shows DeLay in one of the most incredibly LAME lies ever told!

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/5/27/123859/394

Judge rules that TRMPAC violated state election laws

A state judge ruled Thursday that the treasurer of a political fundraising committee organized by House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) violated the state's election law by failing to report $684,507 in contributions from corporations and other donors in 2002.

The civil court decision is the first to uphold a complaint by Democrats about the way DeLay and his advisers financed a 2002 political victory in Texas, which ultimately helped cement Republican control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

DeLay claims innocense.

DeLay, asked by a reporter for CNN if the ruling had implications for him, responded: "Not for me. I'm not part of it."

Right...

DeLay served as a creator, advisor, and fundraiser for TRMPAC. Who said this? None other than Tom DeLay. In fact, according to a report, which ran in the Austin American Statesman on March 10, 2005 - DeLay said that it was his idea to create TRMPAC. Laylan Copelin wrote that report.

When TRMPAC announced its existence it prominently publicized Tom DeLay as one its key leaders. It's own FAQ clearly indicated Tom DeLay was leading this PAC.

DeLay's name appeared all over on TRMPAC stationary and promotional materials. Here is a copy of that TRMPAC luncheon flyer prominently featuring the name of Tom DeLay. Here is another sample. Click on the image to see the entire PDF doc:

TRMPAC records show DeLay was on a conference call of the group's finance committee. Here is a copy of a memo scheduling a conference call connecting DeLay with the TRMPAC finance committee.

DeLay did fundraising for TRMPAC. Here is a memo from Warren RoBold, a fundraiser for TRMPAC, discussing DeLays role in calling large donors.

And, check out this Texans for a Republican Majority flyer!!

[paineinthearse]

1. This is rich

DeLay, don't let the door hit your ass on the way to the federal country club!

[hatrack]

2. So, does he give McClellan lessons, or is it the other way around?

You know, the bald-faced lie lessons?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. DeLay is fighting back

by attacking Law & Order: Criminal Intent. And producer Dick Wolf promptly squashed the Bug Man. Check out the story:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050527/en_nm/media_nbc_delay_dc

[MeDeMax]

6. that was so precious

I applaud NBC for airing the pun !

[Roland99]

7. I'll have to grab a torrent of that show!

[snowbear]

4. It was hilarious watching him say that on CNN yesterday!

The camera man and reporter were following DeLay down the hall, when he claimed ignorance saying he wasn't apart of "TRMPAC"

He was walking fast (well.. as fast as his stubby little legs would take him) away from the reporter.. :rofl:

[Roland99]

5. I'd love to see a vidcap of THAT!