Texas Democrats Do Have A Choice

I just wanted to remind all you Democrats heading to the state convention in Houston in early June -- you don't have to rubber-stamp the candidate for party chair that has been hand-picked by the current failed party leadership. There is a viable progressive alternative this time. It is Rachel Barrios-Van Os (pictured above with her husband, David). Rachel will do what is necessary to get the party back on track, and she will push the Democratic brand in all 254 counties.

Last week, I let you know that our former candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, Hank Gilbert, had endorsed Rachel for party chair. Now she has a union endorsement. The Texas Carpenters Regional Council, through its Texas Working Families Political Action Committee, has contributed some money to Rachel's campaign, and their Political Director, Joe Serna, says:

“On behalf of the members of the Texas Carpenters Regional Council, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of working men and women and their families. We are encouraged when candidates take a strong position on those issues that impact everyday men and women, who are trying to provide for their families. Again, thank you for your continued support and efforts.

In Solidarity We Remain.”

We need a change in our state party leadership. Please consider voting for Rachel Barrios-Van Os when we meet in Houston.