Theresa Caballero & Tom Brown

I have heard from a lot of people who would like support the recall effort, but hate the fact that Tom Brown is the person that is spearheading the effort. So for that reason alone, they are not getting on board.

Now Tom Brown has Stuart Leeds and Theresa Caballero on his side for the recall.

This is normally the part where I would say how surprised I was at the development. I could, but I'd be lying. That alliance makes total sense.

But if there is anything that is a surprise, its the fact that TC is taking the side she's taking on this issue so close to the March primary. Word around the courthouse is that Theresa Caballero is interested in going after Barraza's old seat on the bench.

So far, she's the ONLY one talking about running for that seat.

The point is, she's going to have to run in a Democratic Primary for the seat. Teaming up with Tom Brown puts her squarely against the Democratic Party's National Platform.

If you are going to be asking for your party's nomination to the bench, you should at least be supportive of the National Platform.

I'm wondering if this will encourage an opponent to step forward.

Both Caballero and Brown seem to really like attention. How long can the two peacefully coexist without fighting over camera time? We shall see.

As I end this piece, there was one thing Theresa Caballero said that I thought deserved a response. The El Paso Times says that Leeds and Caballero said over the weekend that this is no longer about gay or domestic partners receiving health coverage.

Bullshit.

That's exactly what this is about. The council did something that was LEGALLY within their power to do. They are facing a recall for it and not a court case because it was completely LEGAL.

If you don't like our system, then fine. Change the system. But don't cry about the score at the end of the game.