Originally published January 2 2006
Vice President Cheney visits Texas fundraiser on behalf of Tom Delay
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dick Cheney's recent visit to Houston, Texas to speak to an audience at a fundraiser benefiting Tom Delay, charged of money laundering, reveals that the dethroned House majority leader still holds considerable power in spite of his recent legal troubles.
Vice President Dick Cheney came to Houston Monday to raise money for embattled U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, proving the Sugar Land Republican still has powerful allies and can call on help when needed.
The fundraiser occurred on a day of mixed news for DeLay, who earlier this year was indicted by a Travis County grand jury on charges of conspiracy and money laundering.
According to those in attendance at the fundraiser, the vice president talked about the White House's long-term strategy on Iraq and tax cuts, among other things.
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt said he believes the people in the 22nd Congressional District will re-elect DeLay.
Skips White House party Cheney missed the White House Christmas party, a celebrated Washington event, to attend DeLay's fundraiser, which attracted about 300 people.
For $4,200, donors attended a VIP reception, took photographs with Cheney and received recognition at the event.
For $2,100, attendees rubbed elbows and took photos with DeLay.
Diane Wilson of the progressive women's group Code Pink said she paid only $50.
She briefly disrupted Cheney's speech and rolled out a banner that reads: "Corrupt greed kills from Bhopal to Baghdad."
Just off Westheimer in front of the Galleria, protesters marched along the sidewalk chanting or carrying signs and banners and soliciting honks from the heavy vehicular traffic.
This is shameful," said John Cobarruvias of the Bay Area New Democrats.
DeLay's indictments were issued after a grand jury heard evidence presented by Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle, a Democrat.
DeLay has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has said the case is politically motivated.
But the indictments forced him to step down as House majority leader, and now he faces his most difficult re-election campaign yet.
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