Burnt Orange Report

Duffy has done some outstanding work raising money for Democrats, she should be commended for considering the race.

And oh yeah, I hope I'm not the only one to notice what this message is NOT: an endorsement of Andy Brown.

Hopefully Andy will come to realize that when it comes to primary nods, you don't get to just "call it first." He's got to earn the right to take on Baxter; and I for one don't think he can/will.

Poor Andy, but there are lots of people in politics who think just because they call "shotgun" first means it's acceptable to assume they're important enough to take the front seat in the race.

I hear that not only is Donna Howard considering the race, Kathy Rider, the AISD Board of Trustees President is also making feelers about District 48.

I find it really interesting that people are accusing Andy Brown of "calling the nomination first."

He has been working hard, pounding the pavement every weekend in the last few months.

Have the other candidates done that? Will they do that once they start? To be working this hard, this far out is unprecedented.

Andy Brown is the only candidate -- or potential candidate -- who can beat Todd Baxter.

Brown has gone a lot farther than just calling "shotgun." He's actually running, which is more than I can say for anyone else. Thus, I'd say he is currently in the process of "earning" the primary nod. When I see these other people who are "considering" entering the race actually take action and began to campaign, then I will "consider" taking them seriously. What's with the animus toward Brown, anyway? Why are people so eager to put down the only fully functional candidate while simultaneously supporting potential candidates who are being listless and non-committal? If you don't like Brown, either run against him or encourage these so-called potential candidates to get moving. Otherwise, accept the fact that Brown has the wherewithal to run while the people you support are stuck in deliberation.

David, nice to see a voice of reason in here. Yes, a reasonable person would see the act of blockwalking every Sat/Sun in the Texas summer as a sign that Brown is a very diligent and dedicated worker who is determined to win this election. I have trouble fathoming how that is "calling" a spot in the race.

Jobu:

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Everyone:

Donna Howard and Andy Brown are both great people and outstanding Democrats. Whomever anyone thinks is better to take on Todd Baxter, no need to put down the other, even if you did write the Battle Hymn of the Republic, Julia...

Keep the orange burnt but not scorched!