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Mine is a story about a teenage single mother who struggled to keep her young family afloat. Its a story about a young woman who was given a precious opportunity to work her way up in the world. Its a story about resiliency, and sacrifice, and perseverance.
And youre damn right its a true story.
Throughout this campaign, Ive shared that story not because its unique, but because it isnt.
The story of my life is also the story of millions of single mothers who feel alone in the world, millions of young dreamers searching for their chance to become something more than what they were born into, millions of families all across Texas who would sacrifice everything to give their children a better future.
Its those stories your stories that drive my campaign. But Greg Abbott and his allies dont want to hear them. They dont have anything to offer Texans who find themselves in the same difficult situation I was in when I was young. They would slam the doors I walked through and pull up the ladders I was lucky to be able to climb.
And now, instead of offering real ideas to improve your life, theyre attacking mine.
It wont work. The only thing Greg Abbott and his allies have proved with these desperate attacks is that they dont understand what it means to live a life like mine a life like that of so many people all across our state.
They dont know me and, whats more important, they dont know you.
Im not surprised that the Abbott campaign would resort to attacking the story of a single mother who worked hard to get ahead.
And Im not afraid of their false attacks I developed thick skin long before anyone knew my name.
What I am is deeply proud of the life Ive built and the daughters Ive raised and deeply grateful to the many, many people who have shared their stories and offered their support as Ive traveled our state.
No false attack can take away my story. And no sleazy political trick will stop me from giving voice to yours.
Your stories are why Im running for Governor. And together, I know well make sure that the Texas we leave to our children is a place where every young mother can build a better life for her child. . . where every family can work their way up the economic ladder. . . where every Texan can achieve their dreams and live out their own success story.
Together, well break through these attacks, win this election, and make Texas even greater.
Wendy
WORD
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riqster
(13,986 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,938 posts)I'm a Precinct Chair in Tarrant County and hopefully we will have a great turnout for our own Wendy. She has always had tremendous support here.
Unfortunately, the Mayor of Fort Worth endorsed Abbott, but she is a repub so no big surprise there.
You can always donate if you have a few funds.
https://secure.wendydavistexas.com/donate/e140127bsd/
Triana
(22,666 posts)ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,938 posts)Here in Tarrant County her hometown, WE Wendy!
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)MagickMuffin
(15,938 posts)So, if you need any pointers just let me know!
I will send you a PM, to exchange more info. Perhaps you might be interested in attending some TCDP functions or if you'd want to serve as a Precinct Chair???
Gothmog
(145,218 posts)Abbott's attacks are going to backfire
MagickMuffin
(15,938 posts)The D/FW "news" programs reported on Wendy being in Austin. They are sooooo clueless. One reporter Jim Douglas made a comment about how her daughters are now going to campaign with her. News alert they have always campaigned with their mom. They ARE a huge part of her campaigns. They LOVE their mother!