Texas Aide's E-Mail Ridicules Democrats

WASHINGTON - An e-mail written by an aide to Texas Rep. Joe Barton ridiculed Democrats and gloated over the Republicans' expected victory in a battle over congressional redistricting.



Barton's legislative counsel, Joby Fortson, sent the e-mail from his personal computer, Barton's office said Friday. It was forwarded to Democrats in the state Capitol in Austin and in Washington and to members of the news media.


Texas lawmakers read the e-mail aloud in the state House and Senate during debate on the congressional redistricting map Friday.

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Republican staffers may find minority voter disenfranchisement a funny topic, but I can guarantee that the courts don't," said Greg Speed, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee spokesman.

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Barton spokeswoman Samantha Jordan said the e-mail "certainly in no way is reflective" of the congressman's thinking. She said Barton was "very disappointed to see what could be perceived as derogatory comments" on his Texas colleagues.

Jordan said Barton has not decided whether to take any disciplinary action.

If Barton was really outraged about this, then this clown Fortson would be fired immediately. I won't hold my breath however.