The needle on the bullshit detector shot off when reading these two articles:

HouChron - DeLay feels 'free' without leadership pressures. Apparently Tom Delay just loves the fact that he doesn't have any power in the House anymore. He's now free to smoke his cigars and talk on his cell phone in peace.

SAEN - Both Nathan Macias of Bulverde and Wayne Christian of Center said Dr. James Leininger's money -- although much appreciated -- would have no influence on the way they vote on the state House floor.