Former House majority leader Tom DeLay, the Texan architect of Republican power in Congress, was convicted Wednesday of illegally plotting to funnel corporate contributions to home-state legislative candidates in 2002.
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DeLay convicted of money laundering
A Texas jury found Tom Delay, the former House majority leader, guilty in a money-laundering trial involving contributions to political campaigns.
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Ex-House Leader DeLay Found Guilty in Texas Case
Former House Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay was found guilty by a Texas jury Wednesday of money laundering and conspiracy related to campaign contributions in 2002. A jury of six men and six women delibertated for 19 hours before returning a guilty verdict. DeLay faces a sentence of 2 to 20 years for money laundering and a 5 to 99 year sentence for conspiracy to commit money laundering. read more
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Tom DeLay Found Guilty of Money Laundering, Conspiracy
Democratic Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid survived a hard-fought challenge from Tea Party icon Sharron Angle (R) to hold on to his job. The race captured the national spotlight, coming to symbolize the anti-incumbent fury of the Tea Party movement….
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Reid Prevails in Nevada
Senator Reid may not be out of a job yet, but Democrats are already jockeying to replace him as majority leader if he does. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, commands the loyalty of many in his caucus…
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Who Leads Dems If Reid Loses?
With the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, in danger of losing his seat, Senators Charles E. Schumer and Richard J. Durbin — who are housemates — are maneuvering for the post.
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As Reid Falters, Schumer Subtly Stands in the Wings
The Senate majority leader Harry Reid and his challenger are heading into the homestretch of a race that has become a proxy for both sides nationally.
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For Reid, No Shaking Tea Party Challenger
Before shutting down for campaigns, Congress on Thursday passed a measure to fund the government another 2 months. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said all 100 senators want to “get back to their states.”
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Congress OKs stop-gap spending
