Dems have clear shot at DeLay's seat

[kpete]

Dems have clear shot at DeLay's seat
By JOE STINEBAKER, Associated Press Writer
Sat Oct 14, 3:17 AM ET


PEARLAND, Texas - Voting Republican in this conservative district was never difficult when Tom DeLay's name was on the ballot. With DeLay out of the race and the GOP unable by law to substitute a name on the ballot, voters must write in the Republican candidate, Houston City Councilwoman Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. That could prove to be such a chore that Democrats might walk away with a seat that has long been in the GOP's hands.

Cynthia Hart, a straight-ticket Republican and mother of three in suburban Houston, said she was unaware she would have to write in the Republican candidate.

"I guess I have to be more careful," Hart said. "But I'm not so sure I would take the time to go through all that."

That's welcome news to Democrats who see a real chance for capturing the former House majority leader's seat, a gain that could help them wrest control of the House from the GOP. Democrats need to gain 15 seats to seize the majority.

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[NC_Nurse]

1. That would make my day.

And a lot of others here too! I've got fingers crossed!