New DeLay Case Judge May Face Challenge

[Judi Lynn]

New DeLay Case Judge May Face Challenge
New Judge Appointed in DeLay Case, but Prosecutor Questions the Validity of the Appointment

By APRIL CASTRO Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas Nov 4, 2005 — A new judge has been appointed to preside over Rep. Tom DeLay's campaign finance trial after two judges stepped away from their involvement in the case because of their own political contributions.

But judicial wrangling left the validity of Thursday's appointment of semiretired Senior Judge Pat Priest of San Antonio in question.

Priest, a Democrat, was selected to replace District Judge Bob Perkins, who was removed Tuesday at DeLay's request because of his contributions to Democrats.

Republican Administrative Judge B.B. Schraub had been named earlier Thursday to select a new presiding judge after Perkins was removed, but he withdrew at the request of Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle because of his political contributions to GOP candidates.
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http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1281699

[Punkingal]

1. This could go on for months...

and I fail to see how that helps Delay. He looks like a fool.

[ninkasi]

9. In Delay's case...

he looks like a fool because he is a fool. He is also corrupt, arrogant, and a perfect example of why neocons have ruined our country. He, Bush, Cheney, the whole gang of cronies need to go.

[ashling]

10. Also, the Repub. leadership in the House

is in disaray.

[underpants]

2. Tell ya what. Let's cut to the chase and let ME decide it

I can go ahead and wrap that puppy up for ya right now.

[BR_Parkway]

5. Would you allow a last smoke prior to the firing squad? n/t

[underpants]

13. Oh no no no no firing squad. We are talking lots of trash pick up

and lots of road work. People from near and far will be able to come and watch Convict #_______ repay his debt to society. School groups will be brought it to illustrate an example of the checks and balances of multiple layers of government.

[A Simple Game]

14. Also required for all people running for political office

for the first time.

[underpants]

16. Look at him LOOK AT HIM!!!

No no I don't want to :cry:

This could be you one day mister

But I am a woman

Oh sorry Mrs. Bush that was directed at your grandkids really

Oh its okay I get that all the time

[A Simple Game]

17. Ok, Ok, I get the message.

We may not be able to expose children and young adults to him.

[aquart]

3. Justice DeLayed is Justice Denied.

Can't help but feel that the case is so strong that all Tom can do is try to avoid ever coming to trial.

[brooklynite]

12. Someone should hold that on a poster outside the courthouse...

[Rainscents]

4. Another LIB Judge? Boy, we can't have that!

:sarcasm:

[geckosfeet]

6. How long can they "Delay" like this ? Sorry about the pun. And once they

settle on a judge, they will fight over a "venue". Is there also a jury to select in this type of trial?

I don't get it. If I go to court, can I select a judge based on his political leanings and contributions?

[Justitia]

7. That subtitle is such bullshit, isn't it? Earle hasn't objected to new

judge Pat Priest, and they even say that in the body of the article. They are trying to slam Earle as in "no one will make him happy", and try to slip into innuendo instead of fact.

Never mind this whole brouhaha was started by DeGuerin.

What crap passes for "journalism" these days amazes me.

[Spazito]

8. Seeing as the criteria for finding a judge is now predicated on

their political donations, connections, etc, if Priest has made no donations to political parties, received no donations from political parties, had no connection to any political action committees while running for office, he will meet the criteria.

Delay opened a can of worms that will not serve him well, imo.

[LonelyLRLiberal]

11. Judges usually decide whether to recuse themselves, but here

they passed the decision to another judge. I agree with everyone - they will NEVER get a judge if they get to disqualify on the basis of party affiliation or contributions. Judges in Texas (and a lot of other states) run and are elected with political affiliations.

This whole thing is stupid.

[truthisfreedom]

15. try it in a federal court. get the FBI involved. make it a federal case.

bug the bugman. these delay tactics have to end.

[cmd]

18. Betting (R) judges have all given money to him

He set the standard. Let him live with it.

[zara]

19. First judge made a mistake to replace Perkins. Texas has nothing if

not a politicized judiciary--remember the stories about Priscilla Owens any one?

[KamaAina]

20. At this rate, who will they have left? Judge Judy?

Now that would be "must-see TV"!

[AlCzervik]

21. i looked up Judge #3 and i couldn't find any donations

this challenge should be tossed out.