The last time I checked, Senators don't oversee construction projects.

 

But they ALL take credit for a job well done.

The last time I checked, Senators don't oversee construction projects.

 

The last time I checked, Kennedy succssfully lobbied for a significant amount of FEDERAL money for that project, knowing full well that the 560% budget increase was due to corruption.

Dalay and GOP fighting back

 

DeLay's Backers Launch Offense

Conservatives Say GOP Is Threatened

 

By Mike Allen

Washington Post Staff Writer

Sunday, April 10, 2005; Page A04

 

Allies and friends of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (Tex.) have concluded that public attention to his ethics is unlikely to abate for months to come, and they plan to try to preserve his power by launching an aggressive media strategy and calling in favors from prominent conservative leaders, according to Republicans participating in the strategy sessions.

 

The Republicans said the strategy combines leaks from DeLay allies about questionable Democratic trips and financial matters; denunciations of unfavorable news stories as biased, orchestrated rehashes; and swift, organized responses to journalists' inquiries.

 

The resistance was launched two weeks ago when DeLay flew back to Washington from Texas during Easter recess to speak to a group of about 30 conservative leaders who had gathered in the conference room of the Family Research Council for a call to arms on his behalf.

 

Officials working with DeLay said he is trying to lock in support by sowing the message that an attack on him is an attack on the conservative movement, and that taking him out would be the Democrats' first step toward regaining control of the House and Senate. These officials said they believe the attacks are part of a strategy by Democrats, aided by watchdog groups funded by liberals, to use the ethics process to try to regain power.

 

More at link. Fight fahr with fahr. The anti-Texas media will be fought back.

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