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Related: About this forumCan I get some feedback on the Dem senate candidates?
I am disgusted with Wendy's pick (Alameel). Any thoughts on Scheer? Thanks.
Gothmog
(145,839 posts)I am leaning towards voting for Scheer. I like her Cruz Control commercial http://www.juanitajean.com/2013/12/07/damn-i-love-texas-women/
Gothmog
(145,839 posts)She is a crazy larouchie http://www.juanitajean.com/2013/12/05/some-creepy-breaking-news/
TexasTowelie
(112,659 posts)Kim told his local paper that Cornyn is relatively unknown and has wasted his position in the U.S. Senate. Beyond his calls to fight inequality, Kims platform appears to be relatively unknown as well.
The unconventional candidacy of Rogers is somewhat puzzling. Her thorough responses to questions from the Star-Telegram Editorial Board focus on a platform to restore the Roosevelt-era Glass-Steagall banking regulations and to impeach President Obama (she advocated the same course for his predecessor, as well). It seems odd for her campaign to hinge on the impeachment of a Democratic president who, in spite of a recent dip the polls, remains popular among the party faithful.
A single mom with a populist message, Scherr has the ability to appeal to a diverse Democratic audience. She supports most issues that matter to party members, including marriage equality, raising the minimum wage and increasing support for education and training. Scherr has attacked Alameel for his mixed messages on abortion rights. But she is unlikely to outraise his built-in war chest, leaving her at an extreme disadvantage.
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/02/01/5530993/in-weak-democratic-primary-money.html
From an ideological point of view, it would appear that Kim and Scherr are the most aligned with traditional Democratic values. Alameel and Fjetland are searching for a base to support them and have ties to the GOP by either running in the GOP primaries or making political contributions.
I believe that a runoff election will occur between Alameel and Scherr. I've noticed Alameel's campaign move into high gear with email requests for donations and increased television coverage with commercials on MSNBC.
Gothmog
(145,839 posts)He has been to several events. He is a nice guy and he did tried to defeat Tom DeLay back when DeLay was a true powerhouse in this part of the State. However, I am leaning towards Scherr
Finally, I have met Kesha Rogers a couple of times and I know that she is crazy. I am still worried that she will get into the runoff which could be nightmare. My county party still has some signs that state she is not a democrat and we may put them out for the primary
PDittie
(8,322 posts)She's the real deal if you're looking for a progressive. I'll be voting for her. Fjetland is credible enough even though he falls into the 'moderate' category; here's an interview with him Charles Kuffner posted this morning:
http://offthekuff.com/wp/?p=58520
Those two need to make the runoff. If either Alameel and/or Rogers do, then it's a laughingstock for the party.
efhmc
(14,736 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,659 posts)See the eighth paragraph of this article:
http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/cornyn-rejects-alameels-plea-for-refund-thanks-dem-senate-hopeful-for-advancing-conservative-agenda.html/
efhmc
(14,736 posts)Scheer's campaign? We would take any candidates except the nutjobs who may be willing to attend.
I'll send you a PM
PDittie
(8,322 posts)Charles Kuffner is posted this morning.
Gothmog
(145,839 posts)Here is the actual resolution adopted by the State Party http://www.txdemocrats.org/pdf/Kesha-Rogers.pdf
State Democratic Executive Committee (SDEC) Has Resolved:
WHEREAS, the rules of the Texas Democratic Party (Art. I, B, 1.) require that no test of membership, nor oaths of loyalty, to the Texas Democratic Party shall be used if those oaths or tests would have the effect of requiring members of the Democratic Party to acquiesce in, condone or support discrimination based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and ethnic origin, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that no Rules or Declarations of the Texas Democratic Party that require support for Party nominees shall be enforced or have any application as they relate to the candidacy of any person identifying him or herself as aligned with the LaRouche Movement or Lyndon LaRouche, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that Members, Officers and Candidates of the Texas Democratic Party are neither required nor encouraged to support the candidacy of any person indentifying him or herself as aligned with the LaRouche Movement or Lyndon LaRouche but are nevertheless free to relate to, describe and interact with any such candidates or campaigns as they individually deem appropriate, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the Texas Democratic Party will have no relationship with the campaign of any person indentifying him or herself as aligned with the LaRouche Movement or Lyndon LaRouche; no such campaigns will have access to Party materials or data, no listing on the Party website and no position of privilege, recognition, or credentialing at Party meetings or conventions.
PDittie
(8,322 posts)Scherr appeared on MSNBC this morning:
http://egbertowillies.com/2014/02/27/democratic-senate-candidate-maxey-scherr/