Ridiculous, you say? Well, how about this?

But Mr. DeLay isn't letting the indictment block him from political involvement. This month, he started the Coalition for a Conservative Majority, which he sees as an information clearinghouse on what he calls the "great threat posed to our nation by the organized forces of the radicalized left." Mr. DeLay believes the Democratic victory last November came about because "the Left now has more money, more interlocking organizations and more coordinated media supporters than we can possibly imagine." He hopes to shine a light on these activities and encourage conservatives to work more closely together. "Nothing frustrated me more that I couldn't get groups such as mining companies to see the need to work for a good energy bill. Most people in the business community are parochial and won't work together for the common good. I hope to change that."

Despite his antipathy toward liberals, Mr. DeLay joked that he's happy to work with them. He told me he is about to sign on with CNN as a commentator. "I may be their only conservative on air, but someone has to do it."

CNN: official home for criminal cronies and other honest, lonely conservatives. My heart soars to learn of Mr. Delay's generous spirit. Doesn't yours?

Just remember you're paying his salary the next time you send in your cable bill payment.