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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFor Your Consideration: Wendy Davis for TX-21
Like many Texans, I grew up knowing what it means to struggle. As a young, teenage mother, I know how it feels to stand at the grocery counter, looking over my items and deciding what to leave out because I dont have enough money in my checking account to cover it all.
But I made it. With the help of scholarships and family support, I went from community college to TCU and on to Harvard Law School. I worked hard to give my kids a better life than I had growing up. When I look at my beautiful grandchildren, Ellis and Sawyer, I think about the people in Washington who arent looking out for them, but who will make decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives.
I think about Texans who are working two jobs and still cant seem to make ends meet. And those who worry not only about their children getting a quality education, but who also worry whether theyll be safe in school. I think of all the Texans who have worked their whole lives, only now to wonder whether they can ever retire. Who is giving voice to their stories?
Thats why I became a public servant in the first place. Its why, as a state senator, I fought against $5.4 billion in cuts to our public schools. Its why I stood for 13 hours on the Texas Senate floor to fight for Texas womens healthcare. Its why I founded a non-profit that empowers young women to speak up and advocate for themselves and their communities.
Win or lose, its about doing whats right. Because Im a Texan. And Texans dont quit. Will you join me?
https://www.wendydavisforcongress.com/
Gothmog
(145,168 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,648 posts)Go Texas!
DFW
(54,369 posts)Not only did she really listen, she also looked up stuff WHILE I WAS ON THE PHONE if it was something she wasn't versed in (and she actually admitted it!). And then she followed up with email that could only have come from her (or someone listening in on the conversation).
TX-21 would be blessed to have Wendy representing them in Congress. Hell, so would TX-32 (my district). Colin is OK, but he never followed up on anything except asking for more contributions. Wendy really did follow up, an indication of the dedication she would show as a member of the House.