I had the pleasure of donating to Richard Morrison's campaign in 2004. He didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning. However, as Tom Delay was being rebuked twice in one week by the house Ethics Committee, I knew my campaign contributions were being used effectively to promote a positive Democratic message. After his loss, Richard Morrison thanked me and kept me up to date with what was going on with Delay. He persuaded me to support Nick Lampson.

Delay had no trouble winning his primary even with the ethics scandals. However, his prospects in November are not as favorable as they were in the last election.  It will be so sweet when Delay is finally defeated, in part because of his very own redistricting scheme. Even sweeter, he will be defeated by a candidate who was previously defeated by the same redistricting.

My point is, that a small contributor such as myself, can get a great deal of satisfaction out of supporting a candidate with very little resources compared to the opposition. I would also like to add that the Democrats, as a party, look (and are) weak when they do not field candidates to important congressional seats.

We need more people like you who are willing to fight difficult battles.  I wish you the very best in your endeavor.

Pete - It'd be helpful if you put your name in your posts if you want people to donate to you.  I got it from your tags, but still ...

Thank you for running.