Looks like we might have Tom DeLay to kick around some more.
Republicans still await the result of an appeal to Thursday’s decision, but if they lose again, and DeLay is forced to remain on the ballot, it looks like he’d reenter rather than let the Democrats easily claim the seat. If he won, the speculation runs, he’d retire and Texas Governor Rick Perry would hold a special election to replace him.*
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=182937