A Chance In CD#24 ?

I have avoided blogging about my home congressional district [the 24th district of Texas] because it was one of those "safe" congressional districts carved out by DeLay and his republican henchmen. In the 2004 election, the republican candidate, Kenny Marchant, got 64% of the total vote. Until recently, it was widely believed that he would repeat that performance in the coming election. But with the nationwide polls showing the public disgusted with republican politics, it is time to take another look at cd#24.

Marchant, a Carrollton resident, is in his first term as a congressman. He ran on a platform of "I support Bush", and he has made good on that promise. He has been a good little lapdog for Georgie, voting with him 97% of the time. He has also given at least $5000.00 to DeLay's legal defense fund. The ultra-right organization, Family Research Council, supports Marchant. This should give you an idea of just who Marchant is - a right-wing, fundamentalist "bushista"!

Marchant is opposed by democrat, Gary Page, a local computer programmer. Imagine that, a real working man running for office! Page also ran in 2004 and got 34% of the vote. This 34% was gotten with NO HELP from the state or national democratic party. With the unpopularity of republicans in general, who knows what Page could do with a little help from the party. This is where Dean's "50-state strategy" could come into play. It is time to fight for every seat, not just the ones that look winnable.

It's still a longshot for anyone but a republican to win this district. However, no republican can be beaten unless you TRY TO BEAT HIM. None of them are going to roll over and give up.