Via the Houston Chronicle: Sugar Land mayor to be write-in for DeLay’s seat
Running a winning write-in campaign is so hard it’s almost inconceivable, Southern Methodist University political scientist Cal Jillson said.
“While that&#...

Tom DeLay is planning to formally withdraw his candidacy for re-election, thus allowing for a write-in candidate.

That doesn't make sense; the party (or any other group) can field a write-in candidate whether or not he "formally" withdraws. And that's not even a "formality," since he'll still be on the ballot whether he withdraws or not.

Sounds like there's nothing to see here.

The Texas Republican Party abandons its court fight to replace former House Majority Leader Tom DeLa...

So its been done. Of course that was 24 years ago and now as too often happens politics ends up being fought in the courts besides at the polling places. I don't know what the Texas laws are on write-ins, and for certain Democrats will be scrutunizin....