Fmr. Rep. Lampson will run against DeLay
Fmr. Gov. NickG:
Form today's Hotline:
Ex-Rep. Nick Lampson (D-TX) "has decided to challenge" DeLay in '06 and filed papers with FEC 4/25. '04 Dem nominee Richard Morrison "removed himself from the race," also on 4/25, "citing family considerations in an e-mail to past supporters." Lampson "is clearly viewed as a strong contender" by nat'l Dems. DCCC spokesperson Sarah Feinberg called him a "fantastic candidate who is hitting the ground running." Lampson "will hold his first fundraiser" in DC on 4/28 (Cillizza, Roll Call, 4/26).
Apparently, Lampson used to represent 30% of DeLay's district. DeLay will be the favorite, but at least it will be a high-profile race.
nini2287:
Wow, this could be a very intersting race. I remember seeing a poll a few weeks saying that 38% of voters in DeLay's district want to him see re-elected, with 45% opposed. With a good, well-known candidate like Lampson, it could happen.
nini2287:
Also, was Morrison a good candidate? How much of the scare he gave DeLay was due to anti-DeLay sentiment and how much because of pro-Morrison votes?
Chancellor Tanterterg:
Tom Delay is eather going to resigin or lose (he's dead)
nini2287:
Quote from: jdb on April 26, 2005, 03:26:36 PM
Tom Delay is eather going to resigin or lose (he's dead)
I sure hope so...if he is re-elected in 2006, it will be crushing for the Democrats.
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