Going down with his ship?

People are fleeing Tom DeLay in droves, as evidence of his ethical lapses piles up and his hubris remaines undented.

In private, some senior leaders are saying it's only a matter of time before the most powerful Republican in Congress is forced from office. "Democrats should save their money. Why murder someone who is committing suicide?" said a senior GOP lawmaker, on condition of anonymity.

Time for that string quartet, I think . . .