Turnover Provides Leaders With a Political Tool
You might not think of Santa as a powerful figure, but nobody talks smack about him when he is working that list of his.
With the Legislature — and its leadership — facing high turnover this year, the power comes with the ability to decide who gets what.
House Speaker Joe Straus has some big prizes in the gift bag this year. At least nine of the House’s 39 top jobs will be empty when the session starts next year, from speaker pro tempore to head of the redistricting committee. More chairs are currently occupied by representatives who are dealing with ...
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Lize Burr via Texas Tribune on Facebook
And you thought it was already a mess over there...
Mike Openshaw via Texas Tribune on Facebook
And possibly, just possibly, the Speaker's chair will also be empty.
Lize, it's a mess from the people who have filled those chairs; good riddance to many of them.
Rudy Gonzales
Here's a good example of "The Good 'Ol Boy" relationship that happens in Austin. The federal election commission has helped clear out some who should not be there and the career politician will have to defend his partisan positions on issues directly effecting every Texan. Those who get into office have the opportunity to recommend or appoint supporters into lucrative jobs in Austin or state offices around the state. With this opportunity, it comes to reason that Democrats should re-double their efforts to gain seats and influence appointments. Joe Strauss and turnover give possibilities a chance. Now it up to the voters to show support to Democratic candidates and push their causes to the front. The real bottom line is if supported or backed or embracing TEA party aspects of the political fringe, vote against them. We do not need any more TEA party members in Congress or the state house. There will be a distinct difference to choose from in November. One is inclusive of all races, gender and color, while the other supports tax savings for the most affluent of America. One has tried to make it easy for everyone to reach their goals, while the other backs limitation of education and dissolution of numerous Social Programs. One party would talk and discuss issues the other is totally confrontational and would not discuss anything. Your choice Texas!