LA Times: Congressman's Former Wife Takes Him On

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Congressman's Former Wife Takes Him On

HOUSTON — After divorcing Texas Rep. Charles A. Gonzalez last year, Becky Whetstone said she felt outmaneuvered, out-financed and out of luck. Angry and frustrated, Whetstone — a writer and family counselor — considered her options and decided to go public.

First, she began writing a book about life as a congressional wife. Then she created a website, http://www.congressmanswife.com , where she aired her grievances and invited others to share their own stories of love and loss. Her latest move came just after New Year's Day, when she announced her intent to run for her ex-husband's congressional seat.

"This is not about revenge," said Whetstone, 45. "I'm not doing this just because I got a bad deal. Instead of sitting around and saying, 'Look what happened to me,' I'm taking action. I really do believe I'd make a much better congressperson than Charlie Gonzalez."

Gonzalez, 57, a Democrat, has represented San Antonio's predominantly Latino 20th District since 1998, succeeding his father, the late Rep. Henry B. Gonzalez.


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Congressman's Former Wife Takes Him On

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That is one pissed off ex-wife

[izzie]

1. her father-in-law was the one yelling about Saving and Loan

No one would believe him or just did not care.