Protesters greet Cheney at DeLay fundraiser

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/content/gen/ap/TX_DeLay_Cheney_Fundraiser.html

HOUSTON — Protesters bearing signs that read "The GOP is in an ethics free-fall" and chants of "Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, Dick Cheney Has To Go," greeted Vice President Dick Cheney as he stopped in Houston on Monday to speak at a campaign fundraiser for embattled U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay.

The media was not allowed to attend the event and nearly 200 protesters were kept several hundred feet away from the hotel where it was held.

"President Bush and Vice President Cheney believe in U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay. They know he's an effective leader in D.C. in moving forward the Bush agenda," said Jared Woodfill, the Harris County GOP chairman. "Clearly this is showing the White House's support of Tom DeLay."

Mike Malaise, campaign manager for DeLay's likely Democratic opponent next year, former Rep. Nick Lampson, said Cheney's visit Monday was a sign that GOP leaders are worried about the congressman's chances for re-election.

and was describing this rally. It sounded wonderful!

I hope they disinfect the place when it's over.

Was this at AEI. The clip they were playing on CNN had American Enterprise Institute banners.
Wherever he was this really justifies my theory that they dubby and GFY cheney keep standing with the criminals. See Lying libby and bug zapper delay.

And malaise is an awful name for a campaign manger!

It was great. I was in an Abu Grahib prison costume and John wore his striped suit. PDittie, and CitySky were there too.

I would have loved to have been there!

I was thinking about y'all yesterday from down in Galveston! :yourock:

:pals:

but put my back out that morning and had to visit the chiropractor instead. I would have had more fun at the protest. How many were there. It got some coverage and a quote on Ch. 11. It did show Cheney walking up the stairs clutching his left breast (one can always hope).

LOL the rethug were trying to say that they were not people from Delays district. Huh. I say bull shit.

Houston Indymedia's main page includes a story about the detainment of Diane Wilson (Codepink activist.

A report of local Houston TV coverage: http://houston.indymedia.org/news/2005/12/46034.php

The following photos are just a few of what was posted at http://houston.indymedia.org/

:patriot:

And then there is Run, Tom, Run



http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/search?p=tom+delay&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&datesort=1&c=news_photos

Kerry mention this is his letter to me today that the fund raising was today

thank god for great TEXANS



Dear IChing,

Today, two men and half the Republican Party's troubles are appearing side by side in Texas.

Vice President Dick Cheney is traveling all the way to the Lone Star state to help bail out Tom DeLay by appearing at the embattled Republican leader's fundraiser.

I guess you could say DeLay is Dick Cheney's kind of Republican: abusive, arrogant, and out of control.

It would be almost laughable were it not for the dangerous ideas they believe in, the outrageous conduct they condone, and the power they wield.

2006 is about taking that power out of their hands. So, today, Keeping America's Promise, the political action committee I helped found is asking you to take two critical actions.

As Cheney raises money to help Tom DeLay's campaign, help rush contributions to Nick Lampson, the tough, committed Democrat who is running to unseat DeLay. And consider helping Jill Derby in Nevada and Chris Carney in Pennsylvania - two other candidates in closely fought districts where DeLay money helped Republicans win in 2004.>>>snip

Give them a 5-star! Houston, I think the crooks have a problem.

:bounce:

Don't have much to celebrate tonight, do they?

Peace.

Just in case anyone is interested, here's Mr. Dick's travel itinerary for the rest of the week---

Tuesday--Speaking at a fundraising brunch for the "Free Charles Manson NOW!" coalition.

Wednesday--Hosting a dinner at the Walla Walla Bonanza, honoring Mary Kay LaTourno.

Thursday---Keynote address at Joey Buttafuco retirement party in Trenton.

Friday--Ribbon cutting at Heidi Fleiss's Las Vegas stud farm grand opening.

Dick puts the RRrrrrrrr in PR!

I'd love to see the headline "Nick Lampson has Malaise".

but Tom's got Dick.:spray:

Specifically Cheney and Bush, are doing everything they can to support Delay, especially if he is found guilty.

The Waco Trib story says Bettencourt thinks you're bought and paid for John. What an ass!



Thank you to all our Houston DUers and good Democrats.

:yourock:

Sonia

we locals HAVE gotten fairly professional. Just as the GOP have become professional....CROOKS!

The quote from the GOB chairman made me chuckle. He said an effective leader in D.C. in moving forward the Bush agenda." I say Delay is effective at being the unethical leader of the Republican party.

And, I'd like to mention that since his indictment is going forward on money-laundering, Delay is not going to be leading much in D.C.