since I know Bob Gammage pretty well, I'll have to say he both understands and APPRECIATES the grassroots. Hell, I'd have to say he IS a grassroots Democrat and understands both the power and the effectiveness of the internet.
He has accomplished a lot in his career, was one of the Dirty 30 (
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/DD/wmdsh_print.html), and is a fiery and impassioned speaker.
I've heard Bob speak and seen him mobilize the entire room to get out and work to win. Bob's from Llano (rural Texas) so he understands a lot about the heart of Texas.
And he can light a room on fire
He also understands what has happened to Texas Democratic politics over the years. Disaffected Republicans stop and listen to him because he makes sense to them. He can speak the language that's important to all Texans. Real Democratic values, family, faith, community and above all COMPETENCE!
I didn't plan on trying to write a persuasive post. But, we have to have a strong candidate at the top of the ticket. We need an inspiring, competent and compassionate candidate who understands the issues facing ALL Texans. We need a gubernatorial candidate who can deliver an aggressive 2006 campaign message. We need a messenger, with a compelling public message about what the Democratic Party believes in. We need a messenger whose presence at the top of the ticket will help generate turn-out for our down-ballot candidates.