April 11, 2005
Shays Calls for DeLay to Step Down
By Byron LaMasters
Not a huge surprise here, because Chris Shays represents one of the most Democratic districts held by a Republican in Congress, but now that one Republican has called for DeLay to step down, it puts preasure on others to say the same. The Houston Chronicle has the story.
Update: Interestingly, last October Shays said that DeLay was a "great majority leader".
More at the Daily DeLay.
Posted by Byron LaMasters at April 11, 2005 01:13 PM
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"because Chris Shays represents one of the most Democratic districts held by a Republican in Congress"
Shays is just a good guy period and I think he would stand up to DeLay even if his district was bright red (although I doubt he'd get voted in the first place). I'm not saying I agree with him all the time, but my observations of him in Congressional hearings are very positive.
just a bit from his bio:
"Designated an “Environmental Champion” by the League of Conservation Voters, Christopher is steadfast in his commitment to protecting our precious earth. He fights to conserve our resources, diversify our energy sources, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and protect the integrity of federal laws that guard our air, land and water. As Chairman of Global Legislators Organized for a Balanced Environment USA, he joins with legislators from around the world to overcome barriers to progress on important environmental issues, such as climate change.
A leader among centrist Republicans, Christopher is an advocate of socially moderate views. He worked with the former Administration to establish the successful COPS program, which has helped reduce crime through the United States. He leads the charge to end racial profiling and sexual discrimination in the workplace. He is an ardent supporter of a woman’s right to choose. He helped author the 1993 Gun Control Act and advocates a sensible assault weapons ban reauthorization bill. A former Peace Corps volunteer, Christopher helped establish the AmeriCorps national service program and co-founded the Congressional National Service Caucus. He is Co-Chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, the Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus and the Nonproliferation Task Force."
