The Zoo In 22
Vince Leibowitz | Sep 02, 2006 | Comments 0
The special election scheduled for election day has gone from a political power play by Rick Perry to an irrevelancy to a joke—all within less than five days.
Now there are five—count ‘em—five candidates in the special election, with all of the contenders hoping to hold the seat for a mere two months:
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs (R-Houston), the Anointed Write-In
Don Richardson (R-Houston), the “other” write-in
Bob Smither (L-Friendswood)
Also, former Congressman Steve Stockman (R-Friendswood), who tried to be an independent candidate in the general—before DeLay’s untimely departure—but was unable to get the signatures together.
Then, the total unknown: Ginnibecego Hoa Tran (R-Houston). No clue about who Mr. Tran is.
Lampson, realizing the special election is an idiotic power play by Perry to give some Republican the advantage, isn’t running.
Rumor has it, however, that Pat Baig was going to file. Baig, as you’ll recall, ran in the primary.
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Filed Under: 2006 Texas Elections • Replacing DeLay
