"The Hammer" Falls

Tom Delay has announced his resignation from congress. He appearently fell on the sword, since the normally uncontestable seat was nearing 50/50 against (for an incombant, 50/50 is always bad).
Some have speculated that this is worse for the Democrats then Republicans. This stems from that Delay has been one of the biggest targets, and his absence now gives one less target for Democrats to shoot in the face (sorry, I can not leave that alone). I disagree. Democrats will likely turn to a new target, most likely Bill Frist. It isn't as much the person as it is the tactic (see Bush v. Kerry).
I have no doubt that some Republicans, probably those in the moderate wing, are actually releaved. Delay was very strict in how thing ran in the House. Now some leeway has come along, which is especially good in a year where supporting Bush may or may not be the best stratagy. However, it still leaves a seat in contestion, not good when the possiblity of Democratic turnover is at the highest in a while.