Per the Times article:
Perhaps his redistricting efforts are akin to Fox adding “balance” to the media. Perhaps. Bullshit perhaps. Political gerrymandering on either side is abhorrent. That he seems unashamed of his role in pounding democracy in the ass to elect more republicans, I certainly hope someone responsible comes up and whispers in his ear "You’re right. You were persecuted. You were framed. Democracy says ‘suck it, bitch’. "
Bush pardons him in 3, 2, 1… 
Ooops, I guess the wheels took a little too long to grind exceedingly fine, this time.
Bush could have pardoned DeLay preemptively, if he wanted to.
There is some speculation that he will be pardoned by Rick Perry, the governor of Texas.
Personally, I think his conviction (and, hopefully, imprisonment) is Terri Schiavo’s revenge.
From Dancing with The Stars to Dancing with the Felons. 
Not for a state crime.
I doubt Perry will pardon him. Perry is a potential presidential candidate. Pardoning Delay would be a risky move.
Right, good point. I keep forgetting that this isn’t a federal case.
Does he get to roam free while it’s being appealed? The government should meet its burden before taking away the freedom of any citizen, and DeLay is entitled to whatever legal avenues are open to him. But as things stand now, he is a convicted felon. When a death row inmate appeals his sentence, he does it from behind bars. Will DeLay really avoid the big house by stretching out his appeals as long as possible?
You might say it’s a deLaying tactic.
Johnny Cash.
[severe look]
T. J. “Red” Arnall wrote it from a traditional song.
life is way too long. I’d think that 40 years would be sufficient, even for Texas style justice. It just might stop people from money laundering if they can see that “the hammer” would get a really long sentence. His lack of remorse in his “this is bullshit” statement might come into play too.
DeLay’s has gotten away with so much shit over the years that I’m surprised (and pleased) that he was found guilty. I thought for sure that he’d somehow escape conviction and make a big political comeback.
Well, he was convicted. There’s still the appeal. There’s still the light sentence. There’s still the Fox payroll. There’s still …
Rick Perry cannot unilaterally pardon Delay. Texas restricts the governor’s power to grant any form of clemency, which includes pardons. Here is the text from the relevant Texas state web page:
Sentencing is Dec 20. he could get life for money laundering. e also was found guilty of conspiracy. That is another 2 to 7 years. There is a possibility of 20 thou in fines too. He will appeal. His claim is he got an unfair trial in from liberals. Can’t get a fair trial from Austin,Texas liberals.
Look, even if he manages to escape jail by repeatedly appealing, we DO have the consolation of saying, “Justice DeLayed is justice denied.”
so continuing with the ridiculous meme and adding the puns, it sounds like Tom Deley’s cellmate is going to be in for some hard labor.
He may have to spend all day pounding the ‘hammer’
Stop.
Just stop.
[SPOILER]It’s Hammertime!
Ooo ooo ooo yee ooo
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If he does do time, I wonder if his inmate photo will be as forcedly cheery as his mug shot was.
Dare I dream of one day comparing a “new inmate” Tom DeLay photo with a “been here 10 years” Tom DeLay inmate photo, just to see the fade of his coprophagic smile?