DeLay Loath to Doff His Leadership Hat

Active Role Divides House Republicans

By Jonathan WeismanWashington Post Staff WriterWednesday, November 2, 2005; Page A03
Former House majority leader Tom DeLay's efforts to retain power despite his indictment have angered some rank-and-file Republicans, many of whom say his ethical problems and uncertain status are staining them and destabilizing GOP unity.

Although he was forced to relinquish his leadership post Sept. 28, after the first of two indictments for alleged involvement in money laundering related to the 2002 Texas election, DeLay continues to use an office in the leadership suite, occasionally presides over private meetings with committee chairmen and lobbies members during key floor votes.>>>>cont

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