DEMOCRAT NEARLY WINS HOUSE DISTRICT 48 OUTRIGHT

[efhmc]

BENTZIN SQUEAKS INTO RUNOFF WITH HOWARD
http://www.votedonna.com/news/templates/NewsTemplate.asp?articleid=64&zoneid=3

Sorry if this has already been posted but did not see it. Good news. D. Howard is a great candidate.

[Jane Austin]

1. This is great news!

I'm away from Central Texas on business and hadn't heard it.

Shouldn't this be in one of the Big Forums, too?

Not only are people interested in the Texas Legislature because of DeLay's machinations, but this is a result that should encourage Democrats everywhere.

[sonias]

2. Yes it was thrilling news

We followed the story on the Voting Day thread that GOPisEvil started.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=180x25251

But no problem posting a new thread. It really is excellent news. I am so happy for Donna Howard. She will be a great representative. We can't get complacent though, we need to help her win the runoff. Never underestimate your opponent - even a sleazebag like Bentzin.

Kudos to the great campaign staff at the Howard Campaign as well. Well done!
:applause::applause::applause:

Sonia

[NoPasaran]

3. If Bentzin wasn't a total scumbag

He could announce "In light of the fact that my two Democratic opponents got about 61% of the vote, the voters of District 48 clearly have spoken and I will not impose the expense of a runoff election on the taxpayers of Travis County." But I don't expect that will happen and so it is up to all of us to help Donna kick Ben's ass.

[sonias]

4. It is up to us indeed.

My favorite quote on Bentzin's position right now from PinkDome:
"Hey Bentzin, good luck pulling those Birkenstocks out of your ass now."
:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Sonia

[GOPisEvil]

5. Yeah, good luck pulling those 13% out of your ass Ben.

I doubt the state GOP wants to sink money into your LATEST failure.

[sonias]

6. Andy Brown shows real class and dignity

Andy Brown rally spearheads rally in support of Donna Howard.

Monday morning 1/23/06
9:15 am
South Steps of the Capitol
The community of Travis County supports Donna!

John Courage candidate for Congress CD21 also put out a call to his supporters this morning to get involved and contribute to Donna's campaign.

We are united behind Donna Howard.

Sonia