Last week, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with General Wes Clark about our campaign here in Southeast Texas. It was a great conversation, and I'm honored to have General Clark's support.
During the podcast, Wes and I talked about my background, why I'm running for Congress, and the issues that are on the minds of the people of TX-22 -- things like restoring fiscal discipline to our government and truly focusing on homeland security, especially securing our ports, which is a huge concern to us here in Southeast Texas [excerpts from the transcipt below the flip].
So have a listen to the podcast. I really enjoyed my conversation with General Clark, and I hope you will too.
Cross-posted at DailyKos
I just wanted to let y'all know about the release of our first web video: "On the Road with Nick Lampson." (As a heads up, it's 7 minutes long)
You can watch it from our home page at www.lampson.com
The people in SE Texas know what Tom DeLay is all about and they have said they are ready for a change. But we need your help. We need you to forward this web video to everyone you know. Help us spread the word on why Nick Lampson would be a great Congressman for this district. Tom DeLay's credibility is completely shot. DeLay cannot escape his legacy of corruption, debt and neglect for the district so he has no option but to run a dishonest smear campaign against Nick. Let's head him off at the pass (to use a Texas phrase), and make sure voters and supporters get the facts about Nick Lampson and know why we're so proud to support him.
Thank y'all for your continued support.
Mike Malaise
Campaign Manager
Lampson for Congress
Earlier this week, DeLay voted against a Republican-sponsored lobbying reform bill. The bill was introduced by Republican Rep. David Dreier of California, and it passed with overwhelming bi-partisan support. But DeLay was one of 50 Members who voted against it. Once again, Tom Delay stood up for Washington lobbyists and special interest groups instead of the people who live, work, and raise their families here in TX-22.
And if you need any more proof that Tom DeLay is more concerned with lining the pockets of his lobbyist friends in Washington than reducing our massive foreign debt, increasing homeland security, and improving education in Texas, just listen to this audio clip of DeLay telling members of the Rosenberg-Richmond Chamber of Commerce that ethics reform is really just a vast left-wing conspiracy! No wonder members of his own party are trying to get rid of him.
There's still a long way to go before Election Day, but I just wanted to pass along some more early great news. Check out the results of the latest Houston Chronicle poll, released this afternoon, that shows what would happen if the election were held today:
Lampson -- 30%
DeLay -- 22%
Stockman -- 11%
Other/Undecided -- 37%
More below the flip.
Today, I sent a letter to Rep. Tom DeLay encouraging him to return donations he and his political action committees have received from soon to be convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff and convicted Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham's named co-conspirators.
The law-abiding people of Southeast Texas have been greatly embarrassed by Tom DeLay's close association with these criminals. Tom DeLay should do the right thing by putting the people of Texas first and returning this money. Frankly, his donor list is beginning to look like a police line up.
Often, when it is necessary to return money to donors who are in legal trouble, public officials will donate the money to charity. However, with past media reports, the latest of which was in this weekend's Washington Post, that Tom DeLay has used charity donations as a conduit for political activity, observers will want to pay close attention to where this money goes should DeLay choose to rid his campaign of the tainted funds in that way.
The people of Southeast Texas have been hurt by Tom DeLay's association with these criminals. It is clear that whoever Tom DeLay is working for in Congress, it is not the people of this district.
Please join me and co-sign my letter to Tom DeLay today! I've attached the letter I sent below:
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