This and That in Texas
THIS: the Texas Democratic Party platform is online. It’s long, it’s progressive, and it’s dandy. I’m pretty proud of how it turned out. A special thanks to Representative Garnet Coleman for his untiring work on the platform. He never once threw anything at me although it would have been justifiable tossing. His knowledge of issues facing Texans, especially healthcare, and his prowess with the English language are a gift to Texas. Plus, he’s just damn cute.
THAT: NBC News lists “The Ten Most Overlooked Races in 2014.” I agree with this one for sure.
10. Texas Lieutenant Governor: Last but certainly not least, don’t ignore November’s LG race in the Lone Star State. For one thing, the contest between Republican Dan Patrick and Democrat Leticia Van de Putte is likely going to be closer than the gubernatorial matchup between Greg Abbott (R) and Wendy Davis (D). And second, if Patrick wins, he could very well be one of the most-talked-about political names in 2015. He’s a polarizing figure, and could make Abbott’s early tenure as governor an interesting ride. Remember, constitutionally, Texas’ lieutenant governor is a pretty powerful figure.
Leticia stole the show at the Texas Democratic Party’s convention. She is riding a tsunami of sanity and solicitude against Dan Patrick’s seedy self-interest.
We desperately need to win this one. She can do it.
And you might enjoy Trey Martinez Fischer’s speech at the convention.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DnTpNv8B5w#t=53
That’s funny.
Maybe it’s just me, but I had problems with the video clip– first I got just the last ten seconds or so, and then when I switched to the YouTube version, it was full-length but there was no sound and I couldn’t get it to turn on the audio. Could be me; I’m a techno-klutz.
1Great job on the Texas Democratic Party platform! Wendy Davis should find enough solid ground in that platform to lend her campaign some traction. Leticia Van de Putte is a natural campaigner; she appears very comfortable with the meet and greets.
C’mon Texas! You sure don’t want those idiots Abbott and Patrick dragging you further into the sewer Perry created. Please read the platform and know what a Blue Texas means to your future. Education, jobs, health care, and diversity means y’all move forward into a future with potable water and breathable air. It’s a win-win for you with Wendy and Leticia. Please vote, donate to their campaigns and spread the word.
For those who want to move to turn more states Blue, Emily’s List is a great place to select candidates to support.
2“GOP = Gringos y Otros Pendejos” is some kind of brilliance.
3Last night at a Battleground Texas phone bank I was hosting, my Republican friend accompanied my Democratic friend (his wife) to the phone bank and did his first work ever for a Democratic candidate. One more Republican for this year’s Democratic ticket!
Go Wendy! Go Leticia! are permanently spelled out on my frig in magnetic letters.
I love “Gringos y Otros Pendejos”.
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