Richard Raymond is Running for Congress

By T.A. BADGER / Associated Press
9/7/05

State Rep. Richard Raymond said Wednesday he will challenge first-term congressman Henry Cuellar, a fellow Laredoan, in the Democratic primary election in U.S. House District 28.

Raymond's presence is expected to create a crowded primary field in March, as former Rep. Ciro Rodriguez of San Antonio — defeated by Cuellar last year in a race marked by bitter accusations of vote fraud — has said he also plans to run for his old seat.

Raymond, who months ago started hinting about taking on Cuellar, labeled the incumbent a closet Republican. He cited, among other things, Cuellar's support of President Bush in 2000 and his tenure as secretary of state under GOP Gov. Rick Perry in 2001.

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