Monday, February 04, 2008
Question from South Texas Politics
Friday night, the Chair candidates were invited to a debate. It was actually one of those question and answer sessions. Evy Coppola was a no show.
One of the questions was "Shouldn't precinct chairs be sanctioned for supporting a republican in a non-partisan race (such as city council)" This is not a direct quote, but as close as I can remember.
Yesterday, I asked the question of a bright 16 year old.
She said you can't tell people who to support.
I said the precinct chairs take an oath to support only Democratic candidates.
She said that's different.
I said, remember, this is a non-partisan race and you shouldn't ask people what party they belong to.
She said, That's complicated, isn't it?
Actually, yes.
In a non-partisan race, as I said on the TV, as County chair, I couldn't get up and tell people to vote for any one candidate because I was obviously a partisan person, but I could support someone quietly. I don't ask people what party they belong to, but i often get a vibe. As a member of the Beach Access Coalition, I supported 4 people for city council. I still haven't asked
3 about their affiliation. They were on our side on the issues we cared about.
The Democratic Party is not the one that demands group think out of its members. The first time we try to make rules that way, I'm on my way to Costa Rica.
Saturday, at the Patriot Guard mission, I was surrounded by people who don't think the way i do. I keep quiet in those situations because we're there for only one reason. I did wear my Code Pink pants, though.
There I ran into a guy I could have supported for city council when he ran. I found out Saturday, to my shock, that he's a Republican. Why sould I be surprised? He's a marketing major.
One of the questions was "Shouldn't precinct chairs be sanctioned for supporting a republican in a non-partisan race (such as city council)" This is not a direct quote, but as close as I can remember.
Yesterday, I asked the question of a bright 16 year old.
She said you can't tell people who to support.
I said the precinct chairs take an oath to support only Democratic candidates.
She said that's different.
I said, remember, this is a non-partisan race and you shouldn't ask people what party they belong to.
She said, That's complicated, isn't it?
Actually, yes.
In a non-partisan race, as I said on the TV, as County chair, I couldn't get up and tell people to vote for any one candidate because I was obviously a partisan person, but I could support someone quietly. I don't ask people what party they belong to, but i often get a vibe. As a member of the Beach Access Coalition, I supported 4 people for city council. I still haven't asked
3 about their affiliation. They were on our side on the issues we cared about.
The Democratic Party is not the one that demands group think out of its members. The first time we try to make rules that way, I'm on my way to Costa Rica.
Saturday, at the Patriot Guard mission, I was surrounded by people who don't think the way i do. I keep quiet in those situations because we're there for only one reason. I did wear my Code Pink pants, though.
There I ran into a guy I could have supported for city council when he ran. I found out Saturday, to my shock, that he's a Republican. Why sould I be surprised? He's a marketing major.
Labels: Democrats, elections, politics. Nueces county
Monday, January 21, 2008
Show me you're still a good Democrat
To those DINOs who are under the impression that I believe in their bona fides when they come out in favor of a turncoat:
There is an easy way to make me believe you. Simply write a check for $7,000 to the Democratic Party coffers in Aransas, Calhoun, San Patricio and Nueces Counties.
I don't think it's gonna happen.
There is an easy way to make me believe you. Simply write a check for $7,000 to the Democratic Party coffers in Aransas, Calhoun, San Patricio and Nueces Counties.
I don't think it's gonna happen.
Labels: Democrats, elections, politics. Nueces county
Saturday, January 05, 2008
I'm going to be run by who?
Last night, a friend called and told me she was hearing teasing "news" against Lucy Rubio from the consultant running Robert Zamora's campaign. I went on TV and said there was no excuse for anyone making ugly remarks about anyone else. That's one of the reasons we lot the county in 06.
Today, the newspaper basically ran an article to make up for leaving Lucy's name out of the list of candidates for chair on Wednesday. One of the comments suggested that if Lucy ran, Susie Saldana would run the office. If Robert won, Lisa Hernandez would run the office. From what I can tell, that is some of their intention.
Then the commenter said if I won, the Noyolas would run things. That pisses me off. Since the day I was born, nobody's been able to run me.
They said that Alex should win so barbara Cline and Susan Reeves could run the office. Rinning the office isn't everything, and the party has essentially shut down for the last year. That's not helpful to the party.
Now I feel bad for Evy. They didn't suggest she would win and be run by someone.
Today, the newspaper basically ran an article to make up for leaving Lucy's name out of the list of candidates for chair on Wednesday. One of the comments suggested that if Lucy ran, Susie Saldana would run the office. If Robert won, Lisa Hernandez would run the office. From what I can tell, that is some of their intention.
Then the commenter said if I won, the Noyolas would run things. That pisses me off. Since the day I was born, nobody's been able to run me.
They said that Alex should win so barbara Cline and Susan Reeves could run the office. Rinning the office isn't everything, and the party has essentially shut down for the last year. That's not helpful to the party.
Now I feel bad for Evy. They didn't suggest she would win and be run by someone.
Labels: Democrats, Nueces, politics
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Some plans
The local Democratic party has been uninterested in having volunteers around for years. The Headquarters has been kept open, but in name only. It's a waste of money. Because of that, various groups have splintered around with different agendae.
I plan to have the headquarters open every afternoon and available for meetings. I plan to habe anyone who wants to come help out come on down.
I plan to have a sign outside so people can find us.
I plan to have the headquarters open every afternoon and available for meetings. I plan to habe anyone who wants to come help out come on down.
I plan to have a sign outside so people can find us.
