Richard Morrison withdraws from 2006 race for Delay's seat

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Just received this e-mail from Richard Morrison:

Thank You

Dear Friends and Supporters,

It is with great sadness that I must withdraw my name from the race for District 22. As you all know I devoted 2 years of my life to win and placed my law practice on hold. With the prospects of having to spend another 2 years winning a primary and then challenging DeLay, my family’s financial situation is not the rosiest. My wife is expecting our 5th child in August and I feel that I must devote my time to getting my financial house in order. I think the biggest issue this county faces is our national debt and for me and mine to be facing debt that could quickly become unmanageable is irresponsible and unwise.

My mother and children's grandmother has also been diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas. She has vowed to me that she will fight it every step of the way and I have committed to help her with that fight. I ask for your prayers for her and my father.

I am not giving up my fight. I will continue to stay active and work hard for democrats. I ask that you do the same. Tom DeLay is bad for democracy and bad for America. If I can be so bold, I demand that each one of you will commit to work as hard for Congressman Lampson or Councilman Quan as you did for me. Democracy will suffer if you slack off even one bit.

Please do more in your community than just Democratic politics. Become active in Rotary, the local Chamber of Commerce, or your church, mosque or synagogue. Volunteer and began to carry the load in these organizations. Become indispensable to them. And when the conversations turn to politics, let them know that you are a Democrat. Demonstrate by your service that the Democratic Party cares. Through our service we can win back what we have lost and make this great county better.

Finally, I want to thank each one you who has contributed their time, talent and treasure. This campaign was a campaign of service to the people of District 22 and each of you deserve all of the credit. I would not have been the candidate I was without your support.

Fight on!
Richard Morrison

[Pacifist Patriot]

1. Very nice.

I was asked if I would be interested in running for congress against a firmly entrenched Republican encumbent in 2006. I can sympathize with Mr. Morrison. My desire is for a fight, but circumstances aren't optimal right now. I think Morrison's advice is very appropriate and helpful.

[Richardo]

2. Very sad - but he takes the high road all the way.

Many people on this board invested a lot of time, money and energy getting Richard visible. With his backing, I'm happy to throw my support to Lampson or Quan.

Prayers to the Morrison family. :applause:

[annabanana]

3. I got it too, What a shame...

Pancreatic cancer is a tough diagnosis. My sister's friend succumbed to it last year.

Who's the most likely DeLay opponent?