In Texas, state Republicans have been dealt a major setback in their efforts to replace former Congressmember Tom Delay’s name on November’s congressional ballot. Delay won a primary in March but stepped down three months later following his indictment on campaign finance violations and his involvement in the scandal centering around Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff. A three-judge panel rejected Delay’s argument he’s ineligible to run because he has moved to Virginia. Barring a successful appeal to the Supreme Court, the ruling means Delay will be the Republican candidate on election day regardless of whether he chooses to run a campaign.