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July 16, 2004

Friday Texas News Roundup

By Byron LaMasters

Just a quick round-up of Texas political news before I turn off my computer for the afternoon to enjoy Vancouver.

John Edwards is in Texas today. He was in Houston to deliver the keynote at the Texas Democratic Convention last month, and today, he's back:


Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards brought the ticket's "front porch tour" to Houston on Thursday, making his first appearance in the city since he was tapped as John Kerry's running mate.

Edwards, a first-term U.S. senator from North Carolina, arrived Thursday afternoon from a campaign stop in New Orleans.

He and Kerry hope to use the tour to deliver a message of what they call "hometown values," promoting their plans on health care, jobs, middle-class tax relief and education.

Edwards headlined an evening fund-raiser at the Intercontinental Hotel, where he was introduced by City Councilwoman Carol Alvarado.

"It makes me proud to know this is the face of the Democratic Party," Alvarado said. "Tonight we stand here as one with one mission, and that is to bring George W. Bush back to Texas. I'm willing to do my part to bring that shrub back and replant it right in Texas oil."

[...]

Several Texas Republican elected officials chided Edwards for coming here to collect checks, saying he and Kerry are out of touch with Texas values.

"Following in the tradition of Al Gore and Bill Clinton, Senator Edwards only comes to Texas to raise personal injury trial lawyer money," Gov. Rick Perry said.

"Kerry and Edwards may be able to sell a few folks in Massachusetts on their liberal vision for America, but that dog won't hunt in Texas."


I can't argue about the whole raising trial lawyer money in Texas. Nothing wrong with that, and I'm not going to kid myself into thinking that Texas is in play, even under the worse circumstances. On the other hand, the whole "Texas values" comment is funny. If Texas values are going to war under false pretenses, war profiteering for Haliburton, amending the constitution to disriminate against one group of people, cutting health care for children, raising college tuition rates for middle class families, and deficits as far as the eye can see because of irresponsible tax cuts for the wealthy -- I'll take the "liberal Massachusetts" values.

Ok, I'd go ahead and post more, but its a beautiful day here in Vancouver, so check out Off the Kuff for the rest of your Texas news fix. I'm going to head on over to Stanley Park, rent some roller blades and take some pictures.

Posted by Byron LaMasters at July 16, 2004 02:50 PM | TrackBack


Comments

Be sure to check out the Nine O'Clock Gun in Stanley Park. The gun is a gift of George III to Vancouver and has historically been set it off at 9 p.m. every evening so that ships in the harbor could set their clocks. Last time I checked, it was automated but still working.

Also, the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park should not be missed. And if you can't make it, here's their Belugacam.

Posted by: Brenda Helverson at July 16, 2004 05:29 PM

Gov Perry, forgot some other Texas values like getting jobs created to give to wives of your friends. Or calling special sessions that are not going to go anywhere (school finance) or are for political gains (redistricing)

Posted by: TC at July 16, 2004 05:34 PM

I think it's good that Kerry/Edwards will do some Texas campaigning. Hopefully they will come to the big cities and South Texas. Bring down Bush's numbers from 2000. That would be nice.

Posted by: pc at July 16, 2004 06:21 PM

Vancouver is gorgeous. We were there for a June wedding in 2002, and I wish we'd stayed a lot longer. Have a great time!

Posted by: Charles Kuffner at July 16, 2004 10:34 PM

As much as I would love to see Kerry or Edwards visit us here in South Texas, It really would be a waist of time and energy. They need to work on some of the swing states like OH, MO, & FL.

If they do decide to visit Texas it should only be to raise money, or help GOTV for some of the texas reps who were redistricted.

If they want to excite the us in south texas they should try to send people like Bill Clinton or Al Gore. I think even someone like Howard Dean would be well received. Some visits from them will get people out to the polls.

After Kerry & Edwards win in November I hope Democrats will try to back some here in Texas. They can do that by exciting the base with people like Clinton, or NM Gov Bill Richardson. Once Bush is gone Texas will be a lot more competitive.

Posted by: TC at July 17, 2004 12:00 AM
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