Posted on 05/04/2005 4:18:27 PM PDT by kingattax
STAFFORD, Texas (AP) - A former Democratic congressman announced Wednesday that he will try to win the seat held by Republican House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who has been hounded by allegations of ethics violations.
"We need leaders with a high standard of accountability to the public; who will recognize that there is only one standard for ethical behavior," Nick Lampson told reporters gathered on the front lawn of his aunt's house in suburban Houston.
Although Lampson peppered his remarks with comments about an ethics controversy DeLay is facing, he claimed he would focus on his record from four terms in Congress and his knowledge of the district's needs.
"This shouldn't be a shouting match between who's right and who's left," he said. "I believe others are going to be shouting."
Lampson said he has begun to raise money from Republicans and Democrats for what he estimates will be a $5 million campaign.
National Democrats have long ignored the district, but questions about DeLay's fundraising techniques and lobbyist-financed travel have sparked interest in the 2006 race.
DeLay has represented the district since 1984. His office did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.
Lampson represented an adjacent district until redistricting that DeLay engineered cost him enough Democratic voters that he lost to Republican Ted Poe in 2004. But Lampson said that about 120,000 of his former constituents now live in DeLay's district.
Also considering a run for the Democratic nomination is Houston City Councilman Gordon Quan, a Chinese-American immigration lawyer who hopes to capitalize on the district's growing Asian population. Quan also did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
HOpe this schlep loses BIG
If this statement is true then I guess all dems will have to leave the government. What a idiot!
Yeah, and I'm tired of seeing this exact sentiment posted here every day. Tom DeLay is doing a fine job defending himself and he has nothing to worry about. The judge strategy is playing out.
If the RNC had a dollar for every time your statement were posted here, they wouldn't have to call anyone.
Lampson looks like a dim bulb"..... I went to college with this guy. He was a political hack then and still is now.
I wouldn't count my chickens. He won by 14 before the Dems and the media thru this sh!t at him. Voters don't like controversy. Hopefully, they'll see thru this, but don't make assumptions.
I'm gonna send him a contribution.
Summary of statement: "Tom DeLay is corrupt and unethical, but I'm not accusing him of being corrupt and unethical."
If that isn't typical Democrat duckspeak, I don't know what is. Sounds just like Kerry. Or clinton. Or Pelosi. Or . . . .
"...he claimed he would focus on his record from four terms in Congress ..."
Yeah, we'll be focusing on that too.
He does not have to live in the distric to run for US Congress.
Which is just screwy.....but still.
yep. that will be their every day headline.
Truth does not matter to the liberal MSM.
It will be up to us to stop their lies.
REMEMBER FOLKS!
YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN DELAY'S DISTRICT TO DONATE MONEY TO HIS CAMPAIGN!!!!
Delay is the only leader we have in congress that realizes that Republicans actually have the majority.
Can't afford to lose the guy.
"Yeah, and I'm tired of seeing this exact sentiment posted here every day.......If the RNC had a dollar for every time your statement were(sic) posted here, they wouldn't have to call anyone."
So, what's your problem??
That's great! :-)
I'm sure Delay is simply shaking in fear. LOL
"Were" is the correct usage of the word in a hypothetical statement. Maybe you missed class that day.
ROFL....nice find bro
"We need leaders with a high standard of accountability to the public"
That's why we don't need Democrats.
"We need leaders with a high standard of accountability to the public"
Like "Landslide Lyndon" Johnson.
It's time to investigate him. I've never known many RATS who didn't have skelletons in their closet. All I need are the dates he was in office, and I can check his records.
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