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The Corner's Kate O'Beirne on meeting with Tom DeLay today:
Byron and I, along with a handful of other journalists, just had a session with Tom DeLay and I can report that he is relaxed--even relieved--and very upbeat. He walked through the thought process of the last 4 weeks or so that led to last evening's announcement. As a self-described "realist," he acknowledged the very tough re-election campaign he faced. He firmly reasserted that he has done "absolutely nothing illegal, nothing untoward, nothing unethical." The House majority that he had such a role in creating is losing its most effective and committed conservative, but Rep. DeLay said he is determined to help GOP candidates in every way possible this election season. Byron will have the full details on our interview later this evening--stay tuned.