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Former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX)
By Josh Israel
In an interview on KTRH-AM radio yesterday, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) went after his former colleague Newt Gingrich, calling him erratic and not really a conservative. Heres some choice quotes from the former pest control company owner-turned-convicted felon:
Newts Erratic: As speaker, Newt was erratic, undisciplined. Gingrich would propose one agenda, the Republican leadership would prepare for it, and several days later, he would have a completely different agenda. We spent a lot of time working with Newt, if you will, to keep him focused and keep him online with the agenda we had promised the American people.
Newts Not Conservative: Gingrich is not really a conservative, but someone who will tell you what you want to hear. Newt stepped down as Speaker because conservative Republicans, wouldnt vote for him again.
Newts Not Principled: Im not disparaging him, Im just telling you who he is. He doesnt stand on principle.
Listen to the entire interview:
Tom DeLay Says Newt Gingrich Is Another Bill Clinton - YouTube
DeLay, convicted of money laundering last January and sentenced to three years in prison, is currently free on bail, pending appeal. Given DeLays record and ethics, perhaps hes not the best character witness against Gingrich.
Tom DeLay: Newt Gingrich was "Erratic, Undisciplined" | ThinkProgress
Tom DeLay SLAMS Newt Gingrich | MICHAEL BERRY - KTRH NewsRadio 740 Houston News, Weather, Traffic
DeLay convicted of money laundering charges - Houston Chronicle
Judge: Tom DeLay to serve 3 years in prison - CNN