Dora Oaxaca: "I am staying in the race."
Which should surprise no one. Oaxaca is no stranger to adversity and if anyone can mount a campaign through some tough times, its Oaxaca.
Affirming her desire to stay in the race for County Commissioner, Oaxaca stated, "I am an open book...I have nothing to fear and nothing to hide...if anything, this makes me want it more. I have been so blessed with an outpouring of support this morning..."
When asked directly if she was going to drop out of the race Oaxaca replied, "I'm not. I'm going to stand on my own merit and my own name...my heart is with the working people of the Precinct."
Oaxaca has been a close political operative for both Willie Gandara, Sr and Willie Gandara Jr who are now both facing separate indictments.
When asked how she felt voters were going to feel after this arrest about the fact that she was connected to Gandara's and she stated that "I am connected politically but I am not involved in their personal lives."
In his introductory remarks for Dora Oaxaca's campaign announcement, Commissioner Gandara stated, "...Dora Oaxaca is not my friend - she is my family...the reason I am County Commissioner...is because of Dora Oaxaca...I am who I am because of her."
Gandara later went on to say, "...that is why it is of the utmost importance that Dora Oaxaca fills my shoes..." and bit back tears as he introduced Oaxaca as his "best friend".
Oaxaca stated that the fundraiser scheduled for tonight will continue as planned from 5:30-7:30pm at La Casa Del Puro (Cigar Lounge) 216 West Franklin Avenue. The fundraiser is being hosted by the El Paso County Sheriff's Officers Association and the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas.
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