Lampson Opts for Re-Election in TX-22

The Austin American Statesman is reporting on their blog that Nick Lampson will NOT run for Senate in 2008 as has been speculated, but has decided to defend his seat in TX-22.

A Senate bid is "not going to happen," Tameez said. "It sounds goofy, but he feels like he made a commitment to the people of Congressional District 22." Tameez said Lampson feels a Senate try would be "disingenuous."

Tameez aired Lampson's decision to stamp out speculation regarding a Senate bid. "We just want it to stop," he said (unwittingly the desire of some observers of this legislative session).

Doesn't sound goofy to me. (Perhaps Nick needs a better consultant for the next election cycle if he can't control his mouth better than that.) Sounds like great news for TX-22.

It is going to be a hard fought battle for re-election. Of that there is no doubt.

I look forward to supporting Rep. Lampson in that fight. As soon as the filing's official, I'll be sending him some cash, and I hope you all will join me.