Burnt Orange Report
News, Politics, and Fun From Deep in the Heart of Texas
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November 13, 2004Dawnna Dukes, 31 Other Democrats, Pledge to CraddickBy Karl-Thomas MusselmanOnce again, Vince over at the Free State Standard gives us some interesting news. Democrats for the first time in decades actually had a net gain of seats in the Texas House. Craddick of course has his own issues of ethics swirling about him with the off chance of being investigated by Ronny Earle as part of the Delay Money Matters. You wouldn't think that Texas House Democrats would be so eager to pledge their support to him for speaker. Apparently not. 32 Texas House Democrats have done so. Of course, some are expected because they are rural Democrats or part of his leadership team (Patrick Rose, Vilma Luna, Ron Wilson types (though Wilson was knocked out in the Democratic Primary like the rest of DemoCraddickcrats should next time). But why are Alma Allen (who defeated DemoCraddickcrat Wilson) and Austin's liberal Dawna Dukes on his list? Because they think that no one can challenge Craddick for the position. They don't want to even bother trying to align with other Republicans for a different Republican leader. Granted Craddick got every Republican's support, but is nobody putting a feeler out for dissention? And even then, why bother adding your name to his list, if you know you aren't getting anything in return and you don't agree with him? I'm talking to you Rep. Dukes... Her Statement in the Austin Chronicle...
Dukes Office - (512) 463-0506 The full list of his 'supporters' is in the extended entry. If someone wants to go through and pull out all 32 Democrats, that would be helpful. I don't have the time at the momment but could bold them all if someone posts a comment with their names in it. 2004 Pledge List Alma Allen Comments
Alma Allen????? WTF????? Posted by: Greg Wythe at November 13, 2004 08:37 PMWhat was the final net gain? I counted one, but that assumed everything works out in Houston. Was there more? Posted by: blank at November 13, 2004 10:23 PMI really cannot fault these Dems. Craddick is going to be elected speaker. Voting for or against him will mean nothing towards the outcome. Given as much, you mught as well vote for him., so you do not get f*cked in your assignment to Committees, which in turn could f*ck the people you represent. Remember, politics is the art of the possible. Idealogues make news. Pragmatists make legislation. Posted by: WhoMe? at November 13, 2004 11:55 PMCradDick is one of those politicians, like Tommy Delay, that will f*ck you in the arse even if you do support him. It's a matter of principle and it sends the message that you will be getting nice and comportable in your minority position. Posted by: Tek_XX at November 14, 2004 11:25 PMPost a comment
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