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DeLay Vows To Dance On Despite Injury
Rachel Slajda | September 15, 2009, 4:13PM
Former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX)
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Former House majority leader and current Dancing With The Stars contestant Tom DeLay tweeted today that he may have a stress fracture -- but that won't stop him from tearing up the floor.
Old age is catching up to me, may have a stress fracture in my foot. no worries, it'll take more than that to keep me off the dance floor!
DeLay is performing with two-time Dancing With The Stars champ Cheryl Burke, who told TPM the indicted former congressman is a "gentleman" and an "interesting conversationalist."
Also check out our photos and video of DeLay's dance moves, plus his recent loony appearance on Hardball.
Late Update: "No stress fracture! It is a pre-stress fracture. I live for another day," DeLay tweets.
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Mr.E.
September 15, 2009 4:34 PM
Don't believe it. I'm guessing ABC is getting overwhelmed by comments along the lines of "WTF?! This guy is under indictment and helped to ruin the country!" and is looking for an excuse for him to bow out gracefully, although the pussbag has never done anything graceful in his life. I suspect DeLay is also looking for an excuse to exit quickly. Probably both.
Regardless, a TERRIBLE decision by ABC to put him in the show in the first place.
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mac2151
September 15, 2009 4:53 PM
I'm still waiting for Sanford, Ensign & Duvall to show us how they do the Mommy/Daddy Dance. But, I guess all of that stage dripping would be too much of a mess without a lobbyist mop.
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lousgirl84
September 15, 2009 5:47 PM
I hope he breaks his neck!! Yeah I said it, I mean it and I am not apologizing. Screw this damned criminal.
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jonnienohands
September 15, 2009 6:04 PM
Sounds like seeds for a "why I lost miserably" excuse.
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Matt Jones
September 15, 2009 9:52 PM
I'm sure his foot will be a lot better once he gets some of that GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE he's doubtless opposed to.
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raiatean
September 15, 2009 10:04 PM
Someone must have hit the mofo with a fly swatter, or he got tramped on in a hot tub...
Go have another bar of Talon Tommy, you're about as useful as a rubber crutch.. Hell, I forgot you're a Repig, you are a Rubber Crutch!
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GTFOOH
September 15, 2009 10:21 PM
May have a stress fracture - YOU LIE!
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