What a great way to
start the new year.
Embattled U.S. lobbyist Jack Abramoff is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday in a corruption probe that implicates several top Republican lawmakers including former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, a Justice Department official said.
The long-expected plea will give prosecutors extra ammunition as they seek to link the activities of DeLay of Texas, Republican Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record) of Ohio, and other top lawmakers to favors paid for by Abramoff's lobbying clients.
At this point, Ronnie Earle is the least of Tom DeLay's problems.
Update: One of Maryland Republican Gov. Bob Eherlich's top aides is featured prominently in the Abramoff criminal complaint. This thing has some serious tentacles. More here.