Conservatives throwing dinner for DeLay

DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "A political associate faces ethics questions, declining poll numbers and a possible congressional investigation. Would you want to stand in front of television cameras talking about how great he is?

If you are part of Washington's conservative establishment and the associate is House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, that is exactly what you would do.

Leaders of about a dozen conservative groups planned a gala on Thursday honoring the Texas Republican and they pledged to open the doors to every major news organization in town. DeLay was to be the final speaker."