“As Democrats, we need to focus on winning this race. We need to look at the future of Texas over the next 20 years. If we win this race it takes Texas on a very different path,” Garcia said.
Garcia ran through some of the reasons he believes Democrats should unite behind White.
“Bill White has excelled in everything he has done, as a managing partner in one of the most prestigious law firms in the country, as Under Secretary for Energy in the Clinton administration, as Texas Democratic Party chair, and as mayor of Houston.”
Garcia said White knows the Valley well having made a number of visits over the years as Under Secretary of Energy and Texas Democratic Party chair.
“In his speech, Bill said very sincerely that he would not neglect the Valley as others have done. We made him aware of the areas where we have been neglected, in terms of infrastructure, health care and education. We gave him examples. He assured us he will take care of the Valley,” Garcia said.
Garcia said it was important for Democrats to go with a “winner” in any special election for U.S. Senate. “John Sharp has not been able to clear the hurdle in his last two elections. Bill White keeps winning. If you want to know how strong and effective Bill White is, call someone in Houston. He has a 90 percent rating in the opinion polls,” Garcia said.
