Reply #15: I just feel... [View All]

[nick_DFT]

like using the NNN campaign to cite as a "failure", falling "flat on it's face" is just wrong.

If anyone wants to, we could talk about the countless positive things that Maxey has done for Democrats in Texas. Excuse me, but an election about gay marriage in Texas?

Yeah dude, we are SO winning that one. The record for states with similar initiatives is 0-11.

If it were say a .500 average, or 6-5, or even if a SINGLE other state had won theirs? I think the argument would hold more water.

But they didn't. And we didn't. And considering how difficult, how insanely difficult it is to fundraise for an issue like that where people feel they are lighting their money on fire? Yet Maxey was able to bring attention to it for what it was, as well as securing each of the major editorial endorsements in the state. He controlled the media, that's for sure. Each and every time he wanted to have something covered statewide, it was.

If there is anyone out there who could have done better than Glen on this one, then maybe they should be running for chair, too. But what's worse--putting yourself out there in a campaign that essentially is destined to lose--be real!--or not being heard of one bit? What was Richies involvement on the NNN race? Urbina-Jones?

I would rather have someone who will put themselves out there, be a straight shooter, tell it how it is and be in the thick of it, than those who will tiptoe around things in order to attempt to please everyone.