Monday, Apr. 03, 2006 Tom DeLay Says He Will Give Up His Seat The embattled former Republican leader tells TIME that he will leave Congress and not seek reelection By MIKE ALLEN/SUGAR LAND, TEXAS Rep. Tom DeLay, whose iron hold on the House Republicans melted as a lobbying corruption scandal engulfed the Capitol, told TIME that he will not seek reelection and will leave Congress within months. Taking defiant swipes at "the left" and the press, he said he feels "liberated" and vowed to pursue an aggressive speaking and organizing campaign aimed at promoting foster care, Republican candidates and a closer connection between religion and government. (Closer connection between religion and government? Oy fucking vey)