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Coyotl

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35. Realism can be an elusive commodity in some circles.

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 04:00 PM

Jul 2013

In my political circles (ones that typically win elections handily), 6,000 people for a state issue rally is wildly exciting and indicative of a large populist response to events in progress. It implies that another Democrat could easily join Ann Richards in the governor column. I would also infer that many Texans may never vote republican again after seeing how this issue, this human right, has been perversely attacked.

Texas women want to keep Republican politicians out of their private parts and lives. This intrusive legislation has already had a tremendous backlash. That is why 6,000 people were at the rally.

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Wendy Davis Says She Won't Rule Out Running for Texas Governor Next Year Against Rick Perry [View all] big_dog Jul 2013 OP

That would be great, but I would really love to see her replace John Cornyn. tanyev Jul 2013 #1

2016, I think northoftheborder Jul 2013 #16

Now THAT's an idea... hamsterjill Jul 2013 #29

Aha, good point. But she MUST be allowed to rise higher! calimary Jul 2013 #46

Do you think she would consider moving to Florida? Rebellious Republican Jul 2013 #2

Strike while the iron is hot. MrSlayer Jul 2013 #3

Yahooooooooooo! KamaAina Jul 2013 #4

sounds like she's already running! big_dog Jul 2013 #8

Not from Texas, but she has my support. Faygo Kid Jul 2013 #5

All of us will have to write her a check. Left Coast2020 Jul 2013 #20

I'll sure pitch in but did you hear what James Carville said on Morning Joe last week? CTyankee Jul 2013 #32

Not a problem, Left Coast2020! calimary Jul 2013 #47

+1000 eom Purveyor Jul 2013 #6

I don't see any downside in her running. graham4anything Jul 2013 #7

Plus she's probably going to be gerrymandered out of her Senate seat, anyway. KamaAina Jul 2013 #9

I don't understand who Perry thinks will vote for him graham4anything Jul 2013 #10

Perry wins on this one christx30 Jul 2013 #11

Not necessarily Gothmog Jul 2013 #27

Ann Richards won in a must more hostile environment. Dawson Leery Jul 2013 #12

that would be awesome madokie Jul 2013 #13

Rising Texas political star Davis takes second look at governor's race Jefferson23 Jul 2013 #14

Watch out Republicon strategist.. this is Texas! Cha Jul 2013 #15

Today we saw 6,000 plus Texans #StandWithWendy Coyotl Jul 2013 #17

thanks Coyotl.. good ol reliable gov perry.. stepping into it Cha Jul 2013 #18

6000 out of how many registered voters in Texas Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #30

Only a million? Paladin Jul 2013 #31

I'm from Arizona, buddy. Don't give me your crap. I would say the same thing about Arizona Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #37

Yes, I'd expect AZ to be flippable sooner than TX Rstrstx Jul 2013 #49

On what objective measure is the 6000 too few and the one million enough predicated on? LanternWaste Jul 2013 #33

Again math. 6000/7.8 million from 2012 president election is .07% Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #38

Realism can be an elusive commodity in some circles. Coyotl Jul 2013 #35

The flaw in your argument is every woman will now vote for Democrats Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #39

That is not my argument, but certainly many more women now will, plus most young women Coyotl Jul 2013 #40

I still don't see if changing the landscape of Texas anytime soon. Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #41

Well, that is one opinion, to be sure. Coyotl Jul 2013 #42

Don't waste any more time with this one, Coyotl. (nt) Paladin Jul 2013 #43

But, it is such fun to get in so many talking points Coyotl Jul 2013 #44

And you're doing a great job of it. Paladin Jul 2013 #45

Agreed. . .but I'm not an Arizona native. Transplant from Queens. Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #51

I included that big-ass "Sarcasm" label for your benefit. Paladin Jul 2013 #54

You must understand the difference between trashing a State and trashing their government Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #55

My compliments to your wife. Paladin Jul 2013 #56

So going back to why I was saying. . .I'm glad Davis might run. It would be nice if she wins Nanjing to Seoul Jul 2013 #57

Maybe not an out-and-out win at this point. Paladin Jul 2013 #58

I'll just be happy with Perry gone in 2014, even if it's to a moderate-moderate right candidate Rstrstx Jul 2013 #50

TX has lots of teabaggers but also lots of women and minorities who can carry Wendy over top wordpix Jul 2013 #61

I'll donate to her campaign if she runs. I hope many outside of Texas will. GoneFishin Jul 2013 #19

I hope so. /nt Ash_F Jul 2013 #21

omg.......please............PLEASE Skittles Jul 2013 #22

A no-brainer! Whoohoo! Fire Walk With Me Jul 2013 #23

Davis is a Harvard Law graduate Major Nikon Jul 2013 #53

Hell, her shoes could win. tclambert Jul 2013 #24

Don't stop now, Wendy... MrMickeysMom Jul 2013 #25

I hope that she runs Gothmog Jul 2013 #26

Save her senate seat. Yeah cyclezealot Jul 2013 #28

She has enough momentum and popularity in the here and now... LanternWaste Jul 2013 #34

That would be a blessed thing. avaistheone1 Jul 2013 #36

Bestof luck to her if she runs. nt Lucky Luciano Jul 2013 #48

Expect voting machines to go up in flames in key voting areas. blkmusclmachine Jul 2013 #52

Rick Perry is already campaigning for her. Turbineguy Jul 2013 #59

I will definitely send her some money and I'm nowhere near TX wordpix Jul 2013 #60