Day: January 7, 2006

There is so much about the breaking Jack Abramoff scandal that should sicken every American it’s hard to know where to start.

The Tigua tribe of El Paso wants campaign contributions it gave
while employing disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff returned to the tribe,
not given to charity.

Buffeted by scandal, House Republicans are clamoring for new
election-year leadership, and indicted Rep. Tom DeLay’s hopes of
returning to power as floor leader are dwindling.

A report by a research arm of Congress on Friday concluded the
administration’s justification for eavesdropping authorized by
President George W. Bush conflicts with existing law, the Washington
Post reported on Saturday.

Dissatisfied with the nation’s direction, Americans are leaning
toward wanting a change in which political party leads Congress —
preferring that Democrats take control, an AP-Ipsos poll found.
Democrats are favored over Republicans 49 percent to 36 percent.