Stop the demonizing in the party chair race

[David Van Os]

I am neutral in the Texas Democratic State Party Chair race.

I have known Boyd Richie, Glen Maxey, and Charlie Urbina Jones each for a long time. Any one of them will be a step forward for the party in comparison with the past.

I am offended by the demonizing that is going on of other candidates by some of the supporters of each candidate. All three of these candidates are good persons and good Democrats. Each one has his own and different strengths and weaknesses, and each one's strengths outweigh his weaknesses.

I'm not a delegate at the state convention and thus do not have a vote in the election of the new party chair. The election belongs to the voting delegates; meeting in convention assembled they are the supreme governing authority of the state party. I trust the wisdom of the delegates to make the best choice as they see it, and I am ready to work with whichever candidate they choose, for victory in November 2006 to wrest the robber barons out of their control of Texas and return it to the people.

If you're going to Fort Worth, I look forward to seeing you there at a great convention. When I spoke with Stan Merriman this morning on the phone, I asked him what could I do for him. He said, "Help the party have a great convention; come out of there united; and win this year's elections. That is what Mary Kay would have wanted and it's the main thing I ask of you."

Let's do it!

[TexasThoughtCriminal]

1. Amen, David. Amen. n/t

[Czolgosz]

2. well said (k & r)

[derby378]

3. I'm staying out of this one

I'll vote for a state chair depending on how well I think he'll represent all Texas Democrats and how well he can energize our party and frame, frame, FRAME the issues effectively.

I'm leaning towards one candidate, but I'll keep my own counsel to myself until it's time to actually choose someone.

One hint: It won't be the candidate from LaRouchetown, where the Kool-Aid glows and produces free energy for all.

[redqueen]

4. regret that i missed this yesterday

would have liked to have given it another recommendation

great post! :thumbsup:

[TexasLinda]

5. Thank you, David!

We are fortunate to have so many good Democrats care enough to run for the unpaid party chair position. These people deserve our respect and appreciation, not ridicule.

[crispini]

6. DVO, YOU ROCK.

That's a great statement to make. I am sick and tired of all of the nattering nabobs of negativism.