Last Hurrah?

This time, next year? One can always hope...

"Bugs" DeLay is spending primary election night...in DC with lobbyists. I guess there's an adage about old dogs and new tricks that's applicable:

Rep. Tom DeLay, whose association with lobbyist Jack Abramoff has left him politically vulnerable, is spending Texas' primary night Tuesday at a fundraiser hosted by two Washington lobbyists.

DeLay faces three opponents in the Republican primary. For the first time in the 22 years he's held office, he is up against a serious challenge after being forced out of his job as House majority leader amid corruption and campaign finance scandals...

DeLay is awaiting trial in Texas on money laundering charges stemming from an investigation of corporate contributions to that committee.

Questions also have been raised about DeLay's relationship with Abramoff, who pleaded guilty in January in a federal political corruption investigation. DeLay traveled with Abramoff and other lobbyists to Scotland in 2000. He also used the lobbyist's skybox for a donor appreciation event and has accepted contributions from Abramoff and his clients.