DeLay trailing Lampson in cash on hand

[Judi Lynn]

Feb. 24, 2006, 11:22PM
DeLay trailing Lampson in cash on hand
Republican has raised more in 22nd District race overall but has more expenses

By SAMANTHA LEVINE
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, is trailing his potential Democratic opponent, former Rep. Nick Lampson, in fundraising and cash in the bank, according to new financial reports that covered the first six weeks of the year.

DeLay, who faces three contenders in the March 7 Republican primary for the 22nd Congressional District seat, raised $154,712 and spent $304,795 between Jan. 1 and Feb. 15, the time span covered in the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. The lawmaker reported having about $1.3 million in the bank.

Lampson, unopposed in the Democratic primary, raised $250,970 in the same time frame and spent $125,027. He has more than $1.4 million on hand.

Though Lampson is reporting more funds in the bank than his likely general election opponent at the moment, "each candidate will have plenty of money to get a message out in this race," said University of Houston political scientist Richard Murray.
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[Judi Lynn]

1. 10 Texas GOP delegation members endorse DeLay

Feb. 24, 2006, 11:20AM
10 Texas GOP delegation members endorse DeLay

By KRISTEN MACK
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle

Ten Republican members of the Texas congressional delegation, including a few who owe their jobs to redistricting engineered by U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, came to Houston on Thursday to endorse the incumbent.

"We're not here because Tom DeLay is 'The Hammer' or because Tom DeLay is some intimidating, threatening character," said Rep. Joe Barton of Ennis, referring to DeLay's nickname as an enforcer of party discipline. "We're here because he's been a leader and a voice for positive conservative change."

DeLay, of Sugar Land, who has three challengers in next month's primary, said during the event at the University of Houston that he has the support of all 21 GOP U.S. House members from Texas.

The Republican's share of the state's 32 U.S. House seats went from 15 to 21 after the redistricting DeLay helped push through the Legislature in 2003.
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[Lasher]

2. Buh bye, Hamper!

Just flush those troubles down the drain, Texas!