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.