Burnt Orange Report

Words Around the Labor Day Campfire

By Andrew Dobbs

Last Friday was the annual AFL-CIO Labor Day Fish Fry, a great opportunity to be around some of Texas' finest Democrats and catch up on what is going on around the state. Some first class tidbits came my way so I thought I'd let everyone know about what is going on.

First off was the ad John Sharp had in this year's Texas AFL-CIO Convetion Brochure. The convention was a couple of weeks ago, but I just saw the ad (which I have a PDF of but I don't know how to upload a PDF onto Moveable Type. If someone explains I'll put it up) at the picnic. The ad simply says "Remember Leadership?" in large letters at the top, followed by "Have a Great Labor Day! John Sharp" at the bottom. Not quite an announcement, but enough to keep the chatter going.

Secondly I talked to someone close to Texas DNC member David Holmes who told me that he is now seriously considering running for State Rep in HD 47. Holmes was the youngest DNC member in the entire country for some time and has faithfully served the interests of Texas before the committee. He also works as the Chief of Staff for Rep. Hubert Vo (D-Alief). Word has it that with some of the other potential Dem candidates out, David is looking at the option. David Holmes is a good guy and while I can't support anybody at this point, he would make a phenomenal state rep.

Other than that just good fish, good beer, good times and decent weather for the event. Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend and let us know if you hear anything else!