The Hammer

The Hammer was a nickname given to a former House Majority Leader named Tom Delay. Congressman Delay had the reputation for enforcing Republican Party discipline when votes were made on the Congressional Floor and for the retribution he reigned on anyone who dared defy him. Congressman Delay was also one of the main characters involved in forming the K Street Project. This was a group created, to influence Lobbying firms, to employ Republican philosophized personnel. In return, these firms were allowed, to assist in creating Legislation favorable to Big Business and Corporate America. This Legislation would be pushed through the House of Representatives under the watchful eye of the House Majority Leader Delay.

Unfortunately, in 2002, Congressman Delay found himself in trouble. The following website takes you to a quick synopsis of the issue; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_DeLay_campaign_finance_investigation

In 2005, House Leader Delay was indicted on criminal charges stemming from a redistricting incident he was involved with. Bad led to worse and in January 2006 Congressman Delay announced he would not seek re-election to his Congressional Seat. Soon after, he resigned from the House of Representatives. Even though he is still under indictment today, he has not been brought to trial. However, around the time of his announcement, two of his aides were indicted and convicted in the Jack Abramoff Scandal as well; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Abramoff

Mr. Delay has a website and is still active in the Republican Party. He has much to offer with insider expertise, knowledge of politics and the workings within the Beltway. Even though he has stayed out of the public eye since he left office, I believe the Hammer still influences behind the scenes and will be active in the revitalization of the Republican Party.

That’s How I See It

Websites of reference;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K_Street_Project
http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=K_Street_Project
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_DeLay
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_DeLay_campaign_finance_investigation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Abramoff
http://www.tomdelay.com/tom-delay/