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36. It's okay. We're used to it.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Wed Apr 30, 2014, 03:30 AM

Apr 2014

Texas Democrats realized a long time ago that we're pretty much on our own.

http://www.battlegroundtexas.com/

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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