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"This is very old news, he has stated repeatedly his intention is not to run, this is merely an affirmation of what he would like to do. The actual disposal of finality is still being considered. You once again apply minutia and instability to this process. The ballot in Nov. will be clear and distinct, a choice will be available. And by the way promoting Libertarians and fringe Republicans does not improve your bonafidies."

Bad News: A local Fort Bend County blog (conservative one) just posted exerpts from a Delay statement indicating he will withdraw from the race.

For example, the following is quoted: “As a Virginia resident, I will take the actions necessary to remove my name from the Texas ballot. To do anything else would be hypocrisy.”

It appears that Republicans do not have a candidate listed on the ballot. The winner of CD22 will need approximately 150,000 votes, and I do not see a write-in having a chance. Many voters just vote “R” – how can a writ-in get 150,000 votes? Unfortunately, I would think the race is effectively lost.

You may be correct in his adamant intentions not to run. Who can blame him? However to concede defeat at this early time of the game is hardly the outlook to have. If a former wrestler from Minnesota can come from nowhere to defeat not one but two savvy politicians all is not lost. This is a conservative district period, despite Lamson's tactics he cannot escape the fact he is an interloper. By this fall I hope someone will step up with a plan, I have faith they will. I am not politically active but know most of the players and they will not fail