Rep. Charlie Gonzalez's ex-wife might run against him

[davidinalameda]

http://www.statesman.com/news/content/auto/epaper/editions/monday/news_0420453b95a2022a0031.html

After divorcing Texas congressman Charlie Gonzalez last year, Becky Whetstone said, she felt out-maneuvered, out-financed and out of luck. Angry and frustrated, Whetstone -- a writer and family counselor -- considered her options and decided to go public.

First, she began writing a book about life as a congressional wife. Then she created a Web site, congressmanswife .com, where she aired her grievances and invited others to share their own stories of love and loss. Her latest move came just after New Year's, when she announced her intent to run for her ex-husband's congressional seat.

"This is not about revenge," said Whetstone, 45. "I'm not doing this just because I got a bad deal. Instead of sitting around and saying, `Look what happened to me,' I'm taking action. I really do believe I'd make a much better congressperson than Charlie Gonzalez."

[RUexperienced]

1. A woman scorned............

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. Marriage and serving in Congress is often not very compatable

especially in two-career couples. The congressperson must split their time between DC and home, so unless the spouse travels with them there is a lot of time away from each other.