Sekula-Gibbs Ponders Slim To None Write-In Chances

Shelley speaks, via the Houston Chronicle:

"People are giving me their input. I will make a decision in the near future," Sekula-Gibbs said. "The opportunity is very interesting. I am keenly interested in this seat and have been open about my desire. This is a different situation."

A write-in candidacy is not "insurmountable," Sekula-Gibbs said. "The demographics of the district suggest a Republican can win. Voters would not only have to be convinced I was the right candidate, but familiar with the process."

Sekula-Gibbs, who has the backing of prodigious campaign contributors such as homebuilder Bob Perry, stated a willingness to commit personal money as well.

Interpretation: Well, admittedly, I don't know what "familiar with the process means." That's Shelley-speak and often Shelley is the only one who knows what she is talking about. My guess is that what she is really saying is "I found out there isn't a hyphen on the e-slate and damn it! I have a hyphen in my name!" You know, Shelley, that is a problem. Not only will you be behind on fundraising and you have to wonder how you'll keep those Rs from voting straight ticket and understanding they need to vote office by office in order to do a write-in, but you have your own very special e-slate problems. Not that doing a write-in on an e-slate isn't tricky enough on its own. The voter has to dial in each letter of the candidate's name then click it in. I know for sure Fort Bend and Harris counties have the e-slate. I think one of the other two counties does, also. Also, it looks like you will have to fend off David Wallace. Big fun.