Family Ethics, DeLay Style
April 24, 2002
BuzzFlash,
Is it possible for the GHP to be even MORE hypocritical?
YES!
Tom DeLay complained that Texas A&M, which his daughter attended, was no longer Christian, in that it allowed male and female students to share dorms together.
Well, this is apparently the same daughter who learned valuable lessons at A&M (former home of ex-economics professor and wide-eyed "liberal" Phil Gramm!).
According to the September 2000, Washington Post, Danielle (DeLay) Ferro, who helps daddy raise mucho bucks from DC's lobbying community, has a real fun streak:
"The weekend included a late-night party Saturday in DeLay's suite at the Rio Hotel and Casino, which featured a living room, bar and hot tub on the balcony. DeLay was not present, aides said; the event was hosted by his daughter, Dani Ferro, the campaign manager for DeLay's reelection campaign. After the party, Ferro told associates that a lobbyist poured champagne on her while she was in the hot tub."
Story follows...
Gotta love those Republicans!!
Best,
Rob
Anderson
White Plains, NY
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DeLay Thanks Lobbyists With Vegas Trip; Golf Weekend, a Reward to Big Donors, Also Raises Funds
September 22, 2000, Friday, Final Edition
by Juliet Eilperin , Washington Post Staff Writer
House
Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Tex.), legendary on Capitol Hill for his aggressive
efforts to cultivate corporate interests, hit on a new way of rewarding
his friends last weekend, flying more than 30 lobbyists to Las Vegas for
a golf tournament and a round of
partying.
The
weekend, aimed at raising money for the whip's political action committee,
was also described by DeLay aides as a reward to corporate donors who
helped underwrite his activities at the Republican National Convention
in Philadelphia this summer. DeLay raised
roughly $ 1 million from corporations to help pay for chauffeur service
for GOP lawmakers, a Blues Traveler rock concert and other activities.
(more)
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