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April 26, 2005
Thanks Richard
Yesterday brought the shocking, but not entirely surprising news that Richard Morrison has decided against a second run at Tom Delay in Congressional District 22.
Amid speculation about former Congressman (and Delay redistricting casualty) Nick Lampson's and Houston City Council Member Gordon Quan's possible entrance to the race, it was clear things were getting crowded.
Lampson is clearly Washington's choice for the matchup. Nick is a great guy, was an excellent Member of Congress (who represented about 30% of Delay's current district), and will be a strong candidate.
It is unclear what Quan (who is also a great guy and fine Council Member) will decide to do, but there is some speculation he is looking at CD 7 and John Culberson, where he currently lives. Gordon is an outstanding public servant, and we wish him luck, whatever he decides.
But Houtopia believes the people of Texas -- indeed, the entire country -- owe Richard Morrison a big thank you. Before Tom Delay had become the media's poster child for Congressional ethical reform, Richard had the guts to stand up and fight for District 22. He didn't win, but he ran respectably, and undoubtedly played a big role in elevating public consciousness on Delay's ethical lapses and hypocrisy.
Richard is a young man, and may yet have a bright political future -- we certainly hope so. As he and his wife await their fifth child, we wish them all the best. As his stepmother battles cancer, we wish her a full and speedy recovery, and strength and perseverance for her family.
Thanks again Richard.
Posted by houtopia at April 26, 2005 04:20 PM