Why aren't democrats defending William Jefferson like republicans defended Tom Delay??

Question

Its because Democrats don't condone illegal activities.

Answer 1

There you go. Jefferson will get no support because Democrats can see beyond the party for the good of the country.

Answer 2

Two reasons:

1. Tom DeLay was a leader in the party and had a lot of friends, while William Jefferson is a peripheral politician without much pull.

2. William Jefferson was caught taking a direct bribe which doesn't leave much room for defense. DeLay was only seen with campaign contributions which some might have interpreted were designed to influence his vote. There was never any money found in his freezer, and there was never any personal bribery suggested.

Answer 3

As an Independent thinker and voter, I do not defend anyone linked to criminal activity.
This is what the investigative process is for. The Republicans had no problem with investigating Clinton for everything under the sun, but change their stance when the "Hammer" falls on one of their own.

William Jefferson has now been indicted, we shall see what happens.

Answer 4

William Jefferson is trash...and a fonzanoon.

Answer 5

he's a no-ethics, soon to be someone's azz-candy scumbag...I don't want some piece of crap like that bring the party down. I wish he was already out of Congress


proud conservative is STILL defending Delay

Answer 6

Are you asking a question or answering one. The Democratic Party is full of corruption, they just do nothing about it. They are defending him, in a backhanded sort of way. Give it time they'll show their hand.

Answer 7

Tom stepped down when indited and never found guilty of anything
He did however step down not forced out as this crook will be

Answer 8

No es cuz he black day be rayces