TX-22: National GOP Not Investing In Race For DeLay Seat - TPMCafe

[WillyT]

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The NRCC isn't investing any serious money in the race for Tom DeLay's seat between Dem Nick Lampson and GOP write-in candidate Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. "National Republicans were supposed to invest $3 million to $4 million to help Sekula-Gibbs," reports the Associated Press. "So far, however, she's received just $134,000 from the National Republican Congressional Committee." Lampson had $2.2 million as of June 30th. Meanwhile, other GOP House candidates are swimming in cash: The NRCC yesterday dumped a staggering $9.3 million into a bunch of other races.

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Link: http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2006/oct/14/tx_22_national_gop_not_investing_in_race_for_delay_seat_0

How ya like THEM apples, Tom???

Here's where the 9.3 million went: http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/010352.php

:bounce::kick::bounce:

[WCGreen]

1. They are going after Zack SPace big time....

Issue ads, mailings and phone banking...

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

2. I saw that on TPM earlier today and I LOL...

While I'm cautiously optimistic about the outcome on November 7th, I said to Mr. Wonderful on Wednesday night, that out of all the races in the House, if Nick Lampson pulls this off and wins in TX-22, I'd open a bottle of champagne. A Dem taking that particular seat would just be too sweet for words.

:bounce: :bounce:

[WillyT]

3. I'll Be Toasting Right With You !!!

:toast::hi::toast:

[bluestateguy]

4. Small gains for Texas Democrats

That's how you build a party that can compete at the state level. Pick up a few in the TX House, win this seat, and aim higher next time.

[EST]

5. How will they "Diebold " a write-in? n/t

[INdemo]

6. So does this mean they have given up on other races like ?

IN districts 02,08,09? Where Democrats have a comfortable lead
Republicans retreating .....good sign