>Doug,
>
>It is very simple, just follow the money. From opensecrets.org, it seems
>that pro-israel pacs contribute the largest share from the ideological pacs
>category in Delay's 2000 re-election campaign. Would you not say that there
>is a direct correlation between the money given and speaking out in favor of
>Israel. It seems pretty clear to me.
>
>Ideological/Single Issue PACs
>
>Republican/Conservative $2,733
>Leadership PACs $5,079
>Foreign & Defense Policy $1,000
>Pro-Israel $14,200
>Misc Issues $296
>Gun Rights $13,900
>Candidate Committees $3,500
So you can buy DeLay's opinion for just $14,200? Couldn't the Saudis outbid?
Doug