'We're Just Getting Warmed Up': Democrat Mike Collier Wants to Unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

[TexasTowelie]

Early on a Wednesday in October, dozens of Democrats milled in front of a two-story house in Dallas’ charming Melshire Estates neighborhood. Rows of white folding chairs faced the home’s modern façade; whiffs of coffee cut through the crisp morning air.

The liberals had gathered to hear Mike Collier, a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, speak at the Oct. 6 meet-and-greet. Huddled in small groups, a subtle urgency underscored each exchange.

For these North Texas Democrats, it’s high time to ditch Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and they hope Collier could be the one to make it happen.

After the event, Collier carved out some time to catch up with the Observer. It was day three of a 30-day statewide tour, and he appeared energized.

Read more: https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/democrat-mike-collier-plans-to-take-on-republicans-dan-patrick-matthew-dowd-to-win-lieutenant-governor-12604547

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1. Beto O'Rourke/Matthew Dowd ticket

I have known Mike for a while. He is a good guy but is boring even for a CPA type. I have heard some bad stuff about Mike's current campaign manager pissing people off which in part helped convince Matt Dowd get into the race

I like this ticket

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