DeLay again exposes the Republican Culture of Corruption

Just more evidence that DeLay has been bought and paid for more often than a back alley whore.

A Kansas energy company said it donated $25,000 so that it could attend a golf outing with U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay to try to influence pending energy legislation.

The admission from Topeka, Kan.-based Westar Energy marks the first time a company has publicly admitted to donating to DeLay's political action committee in exchange for a meeting and possible legislative help.

Paying $25,000.00 for a round of golf makes it clear that Westar was expecting more than a little fresh air.

The company claims it sent the money to talk with DeLay about getting an exemption in federal law, but not to affect legislative elections in Texas.

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The provision the company sought was included in a House bill with DeLay's support, but it was later withdrawn after a grand jury began investigating corporate fund-raising during the state's 2002 legislative races.

In this bit we get the clearest indicator of corrupt intent. The provision was included, DeLay supported it, until it was investigated. Once the action was public, it was removed.

DeLay, Cunningham, The Ohio Republican Party, Katharine Harris, and all of those who fund, support and protect them have to be removed from positions of power. The degree of corruption is astounding.