Lines in the sand congressional redistricting in Texas and the downfall of Tom DeLay - Bickerstaff, Steve; ebrary, Inc. (Austin, Tex. : University of Texas Press, 2007)
The significance of the 2003 congressional redistricting in Texas -- Partisan politics and redistricting in Texas -- Racial and ethnic politics -- Electing the right Republicans: the Republican strategy for the 2002 election -- As partisan as the law allows: Republican strategy in 2003 -- Playing defense: Democratic strategy, 2001-2003 -- You gotta be kidding! The 2003 regular session -- No better option: the Democrats break the quorum in the House of Representatives -- Personal dilemmas: the first special session -- Is there a Democratic endgame? -- Republican triumph in the Senate -- Redistricting by cabal: the final redistricting plan -- The effects of the final plan -- The dilemma for racial- and ethnic-minority lawmakers and advocacy organizations -- The role of congressman Tom DeLay, Republican activists and donors, and the White House -- The legal implications of the 2003 redistricting -- Criminal investigations and indictments -- The fall of Congressman DeLay -- Conclusion.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [411]-446) and index.
Electronic reproduction.
Keywords: DeLay, Tom D., -- 1947- -- Influence; United States. -- Congress. -- House -- Election districts; Texas. -- Legislature -- History; Election districts -- Texas; Politics, Practical -- United States; Electronic books