The Fox Guarding The Henhouse

More of the Republicans being clueless about why they're in so much trouble...

From ThinkProgress: DeLay Takes Over Cunningham’s Spot On Appropriations Committee

When DeLay announced his official resignation on Saturday, he also announced he was “reclaiming” his seat on the powerful Appropriations Committee.

Why is there a seat available? From the San Diego Union Tribune, 12/10/05:

A vacancy on the panel occurred earlier this week when Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, R-Rancho Santa Fe, formally resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to charges that he accepted bribes from defense contractors.

Should be a smooth transition.

The guy is indicted for ethical/money issues and he's put on the Appropriations Committee?!?

What's next? Rep. Bob Ney teaching ethics? Oh.