2010: Schieffer: House Democrats

State Reps. Garnet Coleman of Houston, Jim Dunnam of Waco, Jessica Farrar of Houston and Pete Gallego of Alpine got out early in support of Tom Schieffer, who dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor today. Their statement:

"We thank Tom for his steadfast support of Democratic principles, and the sacrifices that he and his wife have made over the last eight months as they traveled across Texas, addressing our states' crisis of leadership.

"We were proud to endorse Tom to serve as the next governor of Texas because he was willing to address issues and concerns that are important to Texas families - public education, jobs, children's health insurance, rising college tuition, energy, protecting the environment and transportation.

"The Democratic Party is still the only one that offers a chance for real change in Texas.  Texans still deserve better than one Republican who wants to be governor for life and another who thinks the governor's mansion is a retirement home.

"We look forward to moving our state forward and redoubling our efforts to bring real leadership back to the state of Texas."