It took them a month…

It took them a month, but they did the right thing.

House Republicans suddenly reversed course Monday, deciding to retain a tough standard for lawmaker discipline and reinstating a rule that would force Majority Leader Tom DeLay to step aside if indicted by a Texas grand jury.

The surprise dual decisions were made by Speaker Dennis Hastert and by DeLay – who asked GOP colleagues to undo the extreme act of loyalty they handed him in November. Then, Republicans changed a party rule, so DeLay could have retained his leadership post if indicted by the grand jury in Austin that charged three of the Texas Republican’s associates.

This is a fine example of a party, as well as it’s top leaders, admitting that they were wrong and unethical, and taking the proper steps to right it. This is amplified by the fact that it could directly affect DeLay himself. Fine job, folks.

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