Delay Indicted

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WASHINGTON - A Texas grand jury on Wednesday charged Rep. Tom DeLay and two political associates with conspiracy in a campaign finance scheme, an indictment that could force him to step down as House majority leader.

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“It’s a skunky indictment if they have one,” DeLay attorney Bill White told reporters before the indictment was handed down. “Like a dead skunk in the middle of the road. It stinks to high heaven.”

House GOP rules require any member of the elected leadership to step down temporarily if indicted, and it would be up to the rank and file to select an interim replacement.

According to the Associated Press, Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.,will recommend that Congressman David Dreier, R-Calif., will take over DeLay's duties.