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http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbcnews.com/53178385LIVE VIDEO Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis is expected to announce her plans to run for governo
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Leah Rose Spector
It's a packed house
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TeamWendy&src=hash
working link
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbcnews.com/53178385
I have decided to run for governor of the great state of Texas.
As Texans, we believe that with hard work, determination, and a little old-fashioned common sense, we can build a better future for ourselves and our families.
We can make our communities safer, create jobs, and get Texas moving in the right direction.
I realize that we have a challenging road ahead. But after talking with my family, my friends, and my closest supporters -- I am convinced this is the right decision.
Texas is worth fighting for. I hope I can count on you to fight with me. Donate $5 or more right now to help kick off this exciting campaign.
Im running in this race for my neighbors and friends, for the families of Texas, and for every Texas citizen who believes, as I do, that we can make Texas even greater.
As we start this journey, Id like to thank you for all of your past support. It has been a big factor in my decision -- and I look forward to working with you as we move forward.
Give $5 or more right now:
http://action.wendydavistexas.com/kick-off
Im proud to be running for governor, because I know that we can make Texas even greater.
Thank you for everything,
Wendy
longship
(40,416 posts)R&K
Back to the live feed.
Audio quality is horrible from here.
What are they waiting for? Drop the other shoe!
On edit:
Nothing happening! When is it scheduled?
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)meadowlark5
(2,795 posts)cal04
(41,505 posts)Her likely opponent would be current GOP frontrunner, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, who has a war chest close to $25 million. The election is in November 2014.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/03/wendy-davis-announcement_n_4035593.html
another idiot puke
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/29/greg-abbott-voter-fraud-obamacare_n_4012760.html
Without voter fraud, Obamacare would not exist, Abbott said.
Abbott, who launched his 2014 bid for Texas governor in mid-June, has been a leading force behind the state's voter ID law. Immediately after the Supreme Court ruled that a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act was unconstitutional, Abbott announced that Texas was moving forward with its strict legislation.
Avalux
(35,015 posts)She will need our help to win against him - but I am hopeful she'll get the support she needs.
She's got 1.3 million against his 25. Lots of fundraising to do!
longship
(40,416 posts)When is this scheduled?
I am burning bandwidth for nothing.
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)of Ted Cruz...yet politically savvy, smart, congenial, funny and each have already been elected in Texas.
kalli007
(683 posts)I thought it was at 3, then 4......??
1-Old-Man
(2,667 posts)longship
(40,416 posts)Nothing to see here folks.
What the hell is happening?
cal04
(41,505 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)Roland99
(53,342 posts)no pun intended by the word "sooner"
Tx4obama
(36,974 posts)Here: http://www.texastribune.org/
Should be very soon now,
they said she will be coming out before 5 pm CT.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Its time for a governor who believes that the future of Texas belongs to all of us. #TeamWendy