Tom Delay, corrupted and embattled ex-Senator from Texas, still has a chance for office since 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Tom DeLay's name remain on the November congressional ballot. The Texas GOP wanted to replace another name on the ballot to fight Democrat nominee Nick Lampson. However, since DeLay retired June 9th, months after he won the March Primary, the judge decided that is name should remain regardless of DeLay's move to Virginia.
Texas GOP chairwomen Tina Benkiser has tried to remove DeLay's name after he moved but the court ruled the move unconstitutional, "Proof of DeLay's present residency may suggest where he will be in the future; however, it does not put the matter beyond dispute or question."
Democrats are pleased with the decision as it may help them gain a seat in Texas and allows them to continue to use DeLay as a whipping boy through the elections. More then likely the Republican Party will appeal the decision, possibly to the Supreme Court, who I believe will overturn the decision. That, however takes time that the GOP don't have with only election day only 4 months away.
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