Rep. Turner (D-TX) won't seek re-election (

dfw.com ^ | Posted on Thu, Jan. 08, 2004 | The Associated Press

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[The South Texan]

Another Texas Rat reads the tea leaves.

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[sonofatpatcher2]

Re: "I have no realistic opportunity to seek re-election to Congress,"

Now, ain't that just too damned sad?

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CHET EDWARDS TO RUN IN DISTRICT 17
Loses Ft. Hood but keeps Waco
http://www.quorumreport.com/

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Good, now if Chet Edwards would follow suit I'll be happy.

If I remember correctly, Turner always ran as a "conservative" Democrat and was in a district that was never going to vote him out of office.

[So Cal Rocket]

"I have no realistic opportunity to seek re-election to Congress,"

Come on Jimbo... you have EVERY opportunity to SEEK re-election...

However, you have NO REALISTIC opportunity to WIN re-election.

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CHET EDWARDS TO RUN IN DISTRICT 17

You know, this just ruined my day. I'll probably be stuck with that Rat as my CongressCritter for the next 10 years.

[Republican Wildcat]

His press secretary, Andrew Blotky, said Thursday that Turner is considering a run for governor or U.S. Senate in 2006.

He said he has no realistic chance to win his congressional seat, but is considering running for these offices?

[So Cal Rocket]

Turner has a lifetime ACU rating of 38... which makes him relatively conservative for a Democrat - but hardly a Conservative.

[Guillermo]

Dems nailed the GOP for decades through gerrymandering, it's about time for some payback.

[Bigun]

Bye Bye Jimbo! You WON'T be missed by me I'll assure you!

This P.O.S. is MY congressman and, before that, my state senator and his departure is GOOD riddance as far as I'm concerned!

[Theodore R.]

For those not familiar with the geography of Congressman Turner's district -- he is from the small town of Crockett in Houston County. There is also a County of Crockett, but that is west of San Antonio and is centered around the town of Ozona. Of course, there is the City of Houston, but that is Harris County. This East TX district was emasculated, but I would have thought Turner would have selected one district with a less-known incumbent and tried to run because he could get many loyal Democrats to coalesce behind his candidacy.

[Theodore R.]

Where is Chet Edwards running? Dist. 17 by number does not ring a bell to me.

[writmeister]

District 17 used to be in West Central Texas (anchored by Abilene and San Angelo). Now, District 17 runs from Johnson County (south of Fort Worth) through Waco to Bryan-College Station.