Tom DeLay in Crashing the Party, by Ralph Nader

On Principles & Values: 1995: Page 1 expose in Washington Post about lobbyist money

Even when the press does its job, nothing changes. When House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas) was subject to a devastating page-one expose in the "Washington Post" 5 years ago, on making extortionate demands for money from special interests, and the House Ethics Committee did not even open an investigation. At the August Republican convention, Congressman DeLay became a veritable talent agent reportedly offering lobbyists packages starting at $15,000 and rising to $100,000 in terms of how exclusive one's meetings could be with the elected bigwigs.

Like most congressional districts, DeLay's is one-party dominated, and he wins by large majorities with only nominal opposition. This is typical. In about 90% of the 435 congressional districts, there is one-party rule. So choice is effectively denied to a vast majority of voters.

Source: Crashing the Party, by Ralph Nader, p. 9 Oct 14, 2002

The above quotations are from Crashing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and Still Run for President Taking on Corporate Governance in an Age of Surrender, by Ralph Nader. Click here for main summary page. Click here for a profile of Tom DeLay. Click here for Tom DeLay on all issues.
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