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madfloridian

(88,117 posts) Tue Apr 29, 2014, 06:00 PM Apr 2014

Dem governor's group DGA not supporting Wendy Davis campaign? Says Dems can't win in TX. [View all]

Democratic governors group lacks faith in Wendy Davis campaign

It occurred as Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin, head of the Democratic Governors Assn., detailed for reporters the group’s target races this year.

Top tier: Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida. Second tier: Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin. Fingers crossed: South Carolina, Georgia, Kansas, Arizona.

Notably absent was one of the supposed marquee races of 2014, Democrat Wendy Davis’ effort to derail Republican Greg Abbott in Texas.

Shumlin sent an unmistakable signal that the moneyed organization had better places to place its dough.

“We all understand Democrats haven’t won Texas in a long time,” he said, after a reporter noted that Texas had not been included among his targeted states.

Way to have faith in an outstanding candidate, DGA. Sounds like fear to me.

Meanwhile back in Florida which they do consider one of the top tier races, we have good old Bill Nelson standing by to enter the governor's race if Scott picks on Charlie Crist too much.

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Dem governor's group DGA not supporting Wendy Davis campaign? Says Dems can't win in TX. [View all] madfloridian Apr 2014 OP

I think Wendy's a better bet in TX Jackpine Radical Apr 2014 #1

Perhaps the DGA needs to hear from the membership of the Party. Skidmore Apr 2014 #2

I would think so. This really surprised me. madfloridian Apr 2014 #12

Sorta like Christie and NJ all over again. We are our own worst enemy. nt kelliekat44 Apr 2014 #47

That's why I don't contribute to any Dem party groups. elleng Apr 2014 #3

Sez it all:"minority and young voters who embrace the party. But that's a tough audience to inspire" UTUSN Apr 2014 #42

Dems can win in SC and Georgia but not in Texas? KamaAina Apr 2014 #4

Last polling I saw madville Apr 2014 #11

Obama came much, much, much closer to winning in those states than he did in Texas dsc Apr 2014 #13

It was Romney 60%, Obama 39% if I remember right madville Apr 2014 #21

Obama was not as popular as Hillary Clinton in TX - TBF Jun 2014 #68

A fine way to keep it in the loser's box... TreasonousBastard Apr 2014 #5

Wendy Davis is too liberal for them? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2014 #6

She fairly moderate madville Apr 2014 #14

I'm not sure, but I suspect they are afraid of a very high profile... TreasonousBastard Apr 2014 #15

the problem in Texas is two fold or actually likely three fold dsc Apr 2014 #7

I remember that pretty much all the Governor's power was... TreasonousBastard Apr 2014 #18

Howard Dean instituted a 50 state policy. SheilaT Apr 2014 #8

you are right in general, however they need to make judicial decisions regarding finite funds DrDan Apr 2014 #41

With party support like that, it's true. herding cats Apr 2014 #9

That would be an awful mistake to not support her: Jefferson23 Apr 2014 #10

New party slogan DJ13 Apr 2014 #16

live in a republican area in wisconsin-run into this all the ding dong time dembotoz Apr 2014 #25

The proclaimed goal of the party woo me with science Apr 2014 #57

Well, they've just declared themselves an utterly ridiculous, Warpy Apr 2014 #17

This really pisses me off maddezmom Apr 2014 #19

donate directly to her campaign JI7 Apr 2014 #20

It wasn't that long ago that Dem's held Texas malokvale77 Apr 2014 #22

There's plenty of pessimism about Wendy Davis, right here at DU. (nt) Paladin Apr 2014 #23

Isn't that the truth! kentauros Apr 2014 #53

Tx Dems should be running on accepting Medicade, the ADA, but they are not. Some consultant... northoftheborder Apr 2014 #24

Accepting the Medicaid expansion was on the Texas Democratic Party primary ballot Gothmog Apr 2014 #29

That's good, but I don't hear this mentioned in speeches; but... northoftheborder Apr 2014 #43

I am a Wendy supporter and I know that this will be a tough race Gothmog Apr 2014 #26

"Those who insist something can't be done liberalhistorian Apr 2014 #27

That's why I give ZERO to the DGA..... Swede Atlanta Apr 2014 #28

Nelson? in FL? God help us... HooptieWagon Apr 2014 #30

Getting rid of Scott is priority #1 davidn3600 Apr 2014 #38

"and if she loses it'll be the lefties' fault, and never ours! NEVER! OURS!" MisterP Apr 2014 #31

Good point. madfloridian Apr 2014 #32

"because WE win elections, not the voters--even when we refuse to try" MisterP Apr 2014 #34

even when we refuse to try justabob Apr 2014 #39

but if you get more people voting we might win--or even see PRIMARIES! MisterP Apr 2014 #58

"And if she wins it'll be in spite of the lefties rather than because of them." n/t JoeyT Apr 2014 #35

Seems they might as well say to her to give up...she doesn't have a chance. madfloridian Apr 2014 #33

It's okay. We're used to it. blogslut Apr 2014 #36

+100. On our own. If Abbott becomes TX governor, he'll make you miss Perry. Paladin Apr 2014 #48

Screw the DGA, Wendy Davis can do this on her own then... Firebrand Gary Apr 2014 #37

Okay, WHICH Democrat would you prefer DGA NOT support? brooklynite Apr 2014 #40

South Carolina n2doc Apr 2014 #45

2nd closest governor's race in the country in 2010 tabbycat31 May 2014 #65

Would have been better if they had not made it public. madfloridian Apr 2014 #46

Announcing that you think the Republicans are a shoo in is campaigning Bluenorthwest Apr 2014 #49

Exactly right. madfloridian Apr 2014 #54

No it isn't brooklynite Apr 2014 #55

It doesn't help that the entire media.. ananda Apr 2014 #44

Texas is on the verge of becoming a purple state. DGA needs to grow a spine. liberal_at_heart Apr 2014 #50

No, it isn't. Savannahmann Apr 2014 #52

I'm afraid you're right DavidDvorkin Apr 2014 #59

Last polls I saw from mid-April madville May 2014 #61

Fuck it. We Texas Democrats know we're on our own. (nt) Paladin May 2014 #62

Personally... Savannahmann May 2014 #63

Fuck it. We Texas Democrats know we're on our own. (nt) Paladin May 2014 #64

We here at DU can change this in 24 hours. oldandhappy Apr 2014 #51

So people who don't support DGA are going to convince them to change their priorities...that'll work brooklynite Apr 2014 #56

In Texas we'll go it alone if we have to - TBF Jun 2014 #67

I'm not disparaging you...I'm making a cold, hard calculation. brooklynite Jun 2014 #69

Here is the address oldandhappy Apr 2014 #60

I hope the DGA doesn't need contributions from dems - TBF Jun 2014 #66