Peter Roff - SourceWatch -
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Published on: 6/30/2004
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"DeLay's preoccupation with his own legal problems, which forced him to step down from the House leadership, also may have given moderates in the House more breathing room, according to Peter Roff of the conservative Free Enterprise Fund, since DeLay was known for maintaining tight control over House Republicans and their votes. ... 'Tom DeLay's current status leaves something of a vacuum, and nature abhors a vacuum,' he said. 'There are some fissures and issues that need to be worked out.'" --Anthony Bertuca, Boston University, Washington Journalism Center (http://www.bu.edu/washjocenter/newswire pg/fall2005/nh/moderates.htm), November 17, 2005.