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Tue Aug 07, 2012 at 00:00 PM CDT
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| This cycle, Texas Democrats face a number of crucial races that we consider must-win for the future of our state. To help these great candidates raise the funds they need to compete and win, Burnt Orange Report is launching our "Burnt Orange to Blue" fundraising page on ActBlue.
 First on the list is Senator Wendy Davis, representing Fort Worth in SD-10. Davis is in a tough re-election race, and squeaked through with under 50% of the vote in 2008. She is a champion of public education and healthcare, and stood firm in support of funding our public schools. Davis staged a late-night filibuster at the end of last session in an attempt to stop $5 billion in cuts from our public schools. She also filed "Texas Jobs First" legislation to help Texans big for state contracts.
She's being challenged by a Republican pediatrician, Dr. Mark Shelton, who ironically has voted against families and public health at almost every opportunity as a State Representative. Today, Davis was endorsed by the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, a huge boost for her campaign against Shelton. Senator Davis is our crucial 12th vote in the Senate. We must return this tremendous leader to the Legislature in January, where she can fight Republican extremism and advocate for sound policies that benefit all Texans.
All money donated through ActBlue flows directly to the candidates. Donate securely online. Can't give a lot? Then make it a recurring donation, so our Democratic candidates have the funds they need to make it through to November. Now that the primaries are behind us, it's time to get down to business of winning these crucial races.
Support Wendy Davis and all of our Burnt Orange to Blue candidates today! |
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