DeLay tactics

When told by an employee that smoking is prohibited in US government buildings, Rep. Tom Delay reportedly said, "I AM the federal government." According to Paul Krugman, "DeLay is more radical — and more powerful — than Mr. Gingrich ever was." Yikes: he calls the Environmental Protection Agency "the Gestapo," he fought for Clinton's impeachment because Clinton didn't share DeLay's view of politics as a tool for promoting a "biblical worldview," and he called out the Office of Homeland Security to round up Texas state representatives (Democrats, mind you) who opposed DeLay's plans to redistrict the state. Read all about it.