“Un Nuevo Dia Para Sur de Tejas”

[PDittie]

Texas Democrat for Governor Bob Gammage will begin the "New Day for South Texas" tour on Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He will hold his first press conference at the Cameron County Democratic Party Headquarters in Brownsville, at 5:30 p.m.



Over the course of three days, Gammage will travel from Corpus Christi to Harlingen to Brownsville, Laredo, McAllen, Kingsville and all across the Valley, meeting with South Texas community, business, media and political leaders to discuss his progressive plan to build a brighter future for Texas families. He will close each day of the tour with a press availability open to all area media.

WEDNESDAY - January 18
5:30 pm

Press Conference and Meet & Greet
Cameron County Democratic Party Headquarters
515 E. Saint Charles Street
Brownsville, Texas

THURSDAY - January 19
5:15 pm Press Conference
Hidalgo County Democratic Party Headquarters
105 Expressway, Suite F.
McAllen, Texas

FRIDAY - January 20th
1:00 pm

Press Conference
Webb County Democratic Party Headquarters
1102 Scott
Laredo, Texas


FRIDAY - January 20th
6:30 pm Press Conference and Meet & Greet
Bottomless Pit BBQ
2815 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas

[sonias]

1. Horale!

South Texas is my original home. Lots of family down that way. Glad to see the Valley getting some attention.

Sonia

[Maestro]

2. Nice to see that the Hispanic vote is being courted.

I wish him well down there. My wife's family is from Brownsville and my family is from up the border in Eagle Pass.

[PDittie]

3. Rep. Aaron Pena's blog has more:

We have a real battle going on for the hearts and minds of those who live in the Democratic bastion that is South Texas. Just a few moments ago Democratic candidate, Bob Gammage left my office after spending two hours trying to convince me why he was the best candidate for Governor.

While talking to Mr. Gammage, Democratic candidate, Chris Bell called to schedule a dinner meeting later tonight. He too is hot on the campaign trail. Both candidates are rapidly trying to introduce themselves to the voters of Texas.

On this day, South Texas can be seen as the goldmine of all prizes when it comes to Democratic primary voters. Some believe that as goes South Texas, so goes the Democratic primary. Tonight after visiting with local politicos, both Bell and Gammage will be addressing the Rio Grande Valley Labor Council in hopes of receiving their endorsement.

Personally I have met both Mr. Bell and Mr. Gammage. Despite any partisan attacks made in this primary season, both are good Democrats.

Go read the rest:

http://acapitolblog.blogspot.com/2006/01/gammage-and-bell-battle-for-south.html