Message from Nick Lampson on DeLay

[sonias]

Lampson Charges Ahead After DeLay Departure
As many of you may have heard, last night Rep. Tom DeLay announced he would not seek re-election.

From day one, I have been running this race because Southeast Texans need a congressman who will make headlines for the right reasons. I have spent the past several weeks talking to voters about my vision for stronger homeland security, plans to provide for NASA and cutting our massive debt and deficit. I will continue to push these issues from now until November.

I will continue traveling the district talking about important issues and laying out my plans to bring Texas values back to the 22nd congressional district. Because of you, we will have the support we need to run a formidable campaign, no matter who I face in the general election.

I urge you to volunteer for our campaign. And I urge you to help us grow our grassroots team, and invite your friends to join our team.

The voters of this district have made it clear they are ready for a change. I am going to work hard to reach out to each and every one of them. I'm grateful for the support I have gotten so far, and my campaign is only getting stronger. We are going to win this race.

Sincerely,
Nick Lampson
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Sonia

[derby378]

1. I wish he'd stop using the "Homeland Security" theme

I want that department abolished, not reformed.

Good on Nick for speaking out, but I think he needs to make his statements a little meatier and a lot less vague.

[sonias]

2. derby378 that works in his district

Houston - close to gulf coast, ports etc. I'm sure he's got polling data that says his constituents think that's an important issue.

Sonia

[derby378]

3. Duly noted...

...and domestic security is an important issue. But, IMHO, not with the waste and confusion we see in Bush's DHS.

[muse]

4. You'll hear Nick talking about these things:

education
homeland security
health care
fiscal responsibility

and also bringing integrity back to Washington

If you are listening carefully, you are hearing all democrats talking about these same five things. Homeland security might be framed as war in Iraq/port security or something similar.

Repubilicans and the media haven't entirely caught on, but I'm not kidding, from Howard Dean, to our possible 08 presidential candidates to members of congress, etc. - everyone is staying pretty much on message.