Why am I running?

Over the course of the past month many people have asked me. "Why are you running." Many people do not understand why I am doing what I am doing. Well it is not for any glory or fame it is because I want to see some much needed organization within the County's democratic party. Regardless of which party you follow or if you just do not follow any party there is always a need for organization. There are rules in place so that everything is done correctly and I have seen rules broken. Now, I know that I have not always obeyed the laws yes I speed sometimes going down the highway and I have broken others and I have admitted my mistakes and done my retribution for my shortcomings. But, the voting process is a right that is given to us and I feel that we take it for granted. Every vote does count I firmly believe and you know I love politics because it gives me a passion that nothing else does. I have yet to wavier on my beliefs nor compromise my standards to please others. I have been calling for organization for two years now. Do you know where that landed me in the party. I was cut off by our former County Chair. Then she decides that she is going to step down and does not tell anyone and went down a list asking people and finally she found someone who would take the position. Now I find it funny in elections when there is more than one name on the ballot people say some pretty funny things. I was working with Ernie Casbeer's campaign in the 2008 election and I was given the names of every registered democrat in Comanche County. I do believe my list was printed after the primary and there was one name that was not on there. Mistake perhaps I do not know but the husband's name was on there. Where was she? A question that will never be answered. I am not trying to be mean or ugly but I am very protective of my political views and the party itself. The people that give their time at the Pow Wow each year are dear to me. That shows that we still have a spark of interest in the party and it only takes a spark. I hope if given the chance I can turn the spark into a fire. Then later this year we have our State Convention in Corpus Christi which I hope not to miss. The last one was a blast minus when I locked my keys in my car. I was amazed to see people that were just as passionate as me and I became friends with a girl who is the county chair in Llano county and was elected as a national delegate and got to go to Denver to the National Democratic Convention. I did not apply but, the stories I got and the phone calls that I got during speeches filled me up. It is so awesome to see so many people with the same beliefs it makes you feel like you are not alone. The best part was when our petition that I began in my apartment was forced to the floor by passing the rules committee. They threw a State Senator and then we were forced to evacuate the building for an "Emergency Situation" we were told to walk across the street and I was talking to someone from Austin and I told him, "I hope it is not a bomb for we will all die from glass impaction." Ten minutes later they let us in. It was struck down but, our Senate District voted not to table the resolution which made me feel as though I had made a slight difference. Perhaps one honest voice is louder than a crowds and fake bomb threats. I would be honored if you would vote for me for County Chair. Early voting begins on February 16th at the Courthouse and ends on Tuesday February 23. The polls are open from 8:00-7:00 I do believe. Together with your support and your advice we can better this county party with organization and a simple idea that everyone is welcome!!

Thanks For Your Time,
HRH JDH