Burnt Orange Report

"I'll let our readers know if or when I make a decision about who I'm supporting"

I'm sure the readers are waiting with bated breath. I know I am.

Word on the street is that Chip Staniswalis may throw his hat in the ring.

it would be great to have a hispanic running for that position. very interesting.

Is Dennis Teal out of the running? Or he just not a favorite of yours?

Is Dennis Teal out of the running? Or is he just not a favorite of yours?

Charles Soechting ran for the House and lost. Chip Staniswalis ran and won. 'Nuff said.

Although Mr. Soechting was clever enough to win a taxpayer-funded judgment for the former Lottery director and her imprisoned boyfrend, who was paid by the lottery contractor while he was behind bars. They are now married.

Word in political circles in Houston is that a group of folks have approached retiring Austin State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos about making a run for State Party Chair.

Word in Austin political circles is that Calvin Guest will run.

I'm totally going for it. Elect me. I'm young, cute and funny.

In S. Tex they have asked some local party chairs to consider a run.... Martinez - Jim Wells, Ortiz Jr. - Nueces or Sanchez from Cameron Co.
want and need hispanic for St. Chair

"Charlie is married to Linda Noltemeier-Jones; they have two daughters (Stephanie Urbina-Jones & Melanie D. Cervantes) and a Wu."

What the heck is a "Wu"? Why do Charlie & Linda have one?

EVERYONE should have a Wu. If you don't have a Wu, get one!

Are any of these guys big fundraisers? Because to me, that should be a top priority for any new state party chair.

I saw Boyd Ritchie speak at a Democrat meeting when I was a reporter for a small town newspaper in the North Texas area. Boyd seems like an old-style type Democrat, but all he seems to know how to do is give stump speeches and say "the Republicans are evil and mean-spirited." If the Democrats want a real leader for their party, they at least need to appear to be more familiar with what the issues of the day are rather than merely get a group of Democrats excited about the fact that they have the letter "D" next to their name.
Maybe Pete Laney? At least he'd be more familiar with the policymaking process and at the same time could energize the party base. Although I'm not sure if an officeholder could also be the state party chair....

laney? the guy who backed bush? can anyone say molly beth II

"Charles Soechting ran for the House and lost. Chip Staniswalis ran and won. 'Nuff said."

We had a convict in the legislature? While he was in prison? I must have been in Mexico at the time. I don't remember hearing about this.

There is also still talk here in Austin about urging Travis County Chair Chris Elliot to run. Maxey won't, but has expressed some interest in the ED spot if Chris won it.

I think Boyd Richie would be a disaster and terrible for the party. My mouth totally fell open when I read that he was even being considered. One word - conservative.

Any thoughts about Dennis Teal?

The new chair must coordinate all 254 counties and assist ALL statewide candidates.

He also must NOT be a conservative.
No more DINOs, please!

I am hearing Sherry Boyles name being kicked around.

Is Cecile Richards available?

The basic requirement for our State Democratic Chair is that she/he be committed to democratic governance of the Party. The person we elect must lead SDEC members in doing the job they were elected to do--"carry on the activites of the Party between State Conventions in compliance with the law and with the directives of the Convention." The attempt by state chairs to bypass the SDEC and run the Party by themselves has led to the sad state of affairs we find ourselves in today. They have failed to turn out the Democratic voters.

Charlie Jones is committed to Democratic Governance of the Party as the Election Code and our Party Rules require. I have observed him in action. He knows how to conduct a Democratic meeting where all have the opportunity to speak and be heard, where there is discussion and debate, and where the majority rules and the rights of the minority are protected. That is what Democracy requires. If there is a better candidate for State Chair, I have yet to hear of him/her.

John McConnell, Democratic Precinct Chair
Precinct 3047
Bexar County, Texas

I think Charlie Urbina Jones would be a great State Chair......not only is he a bridge builder but he has extensive contacts at the national level...........he also has the ability to bring in some new people and new money from very interesting places. His daughter is a successful singer/songwriter out of Nashville....Stephanie Urbina Jones....check it out!!!!!!! Besides...he owns a "Wu" !

What about Dennis Speight the finance chair of the party? I think he would be really decent.