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TDP Chair Boyd Richie has recommended state Sens. Kirk Watson and Leticia Van de Putte to chair the State Democratic Convention in June. From the press release: "It's a privilege to recommend two outstanding individuals, Kirk Watson and Leticia Van de Putte, to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair at the Texas Democratic State Convention," said Texas Democratic Party Chairman Boyd Richie. "I'm confident both Senators Watson and Van de Putte will serve in these important roles with the character, quality and fairness they have exhibited throughout their careers as we work to leave the State Convention as a united party moving toward victory in November."
I think Chairman Richie has made two excellent choices. He also wisely selected one Obama supporter (Watson) and one Clinton supporter (Van de Putte). Both senators have also seen their profiles rise in recent months. Van de Putte gave the Spanish-language Democratic response to President Bush's State of the Union Address in January. Watson stumbled on MSNBC but showed humility and a sense of humor in the aftermath, as Phillip reported on in February. The two Senators had this to say: "I'd be honored to serve as Chair of a Convention that will kick off a promising general election campaign for Texas Democrats, a campaign that can restore responsibile leadership in Austin and Washington." - Senator Kirk Watson "I'm thrilled by the unprecedented turnout in our Democratic Primary and convention process, and I'm looking forward to a convention and fall campaign that can change the face of politics in our state and our country." - Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Richie's recommendation will now to go the SDEC for approval.
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