State Reaction to Marquez / Gonzalez Endorsement of Republican Candidate
There has been reaction at the state-level of the Texas Democratic Party to the endorsement of a Republican candidate, State Representative Dee Margo, by two Democratic State Representatives Marisa Marquez and Naomi Gonzalez.
The Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa told me via phone interview that he bothered and disappointed by what they did.
"...their support for him means that they also support these extremist positions that the Republican Party has taken in the state of Texas that Dee Margo has supported." stated Chairman Hinojosa.
He went on to say that "..they chose to ignore the importance of picking up new Democratic legislative seats in the state of Texas...I don't understand how they can't see how important it is that we start adding more Democrats. Look what happened this last legislative session, they (Republicans) overwhelmed and as a consequence the Republican legislators, led by what was supposed to be a moderate Speaker, did everything from voter ID bills, discriminatory redistricting legislation, discriminatory voter registration laws, all which have been thrown out by the Federal District Courts, all which were supported by Mr. Margo's right-wing Republican super-majority...friendships need to be set aside because at the end of the day, when Republicans win in this state its hurtful to Texas families, particularly those in El Paso County. I would hope they would reconsider their position."
The State Chair wasn't the only one commenting about Marquez and Gonzalez either.
One Texas PAC Founder and State Representative Trey Martinez Fisher sent out this press release yesterday:
The Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa told me via phone interview that he bothered and disappointed by what they did.
"...their support for him means that they also support these extremist positions that the Republican Party has taken in the state of Texas that Dee Margo has supported." stated Chairman Hinojosa.
He went on to say that "..they chose to ignore the importance of picking up new Democratic legislative seats in the state of Texas...I don't understand how they can't see how important it is that we start adding more Democrats. Look what happened this last legislative session, they (Republicans) overwhelmed and as a consequence the Republican legislators, led by what was supposed to be a moderate Speaker, did everything from voter ID bills, discriminatory redistricting legislation, discriminatory voter registration laws, all which have been thrown out by the Federal District Courts, all which were supported by Mr. Margo's right-wing Republican super-majority...friendships need to be set aside because at the end of the day, when Republicans win in this state its hurtful to Texas families, particularly those in El Paso County. I would hope they would reconsider their position."
The State Chair wasn't the only one commenting about Marquez and Gonzalez either.
One Texas PAC Founder and State Representative Trey Martinez Fisher sent out this press release yesterday:
Dee Margo deceives El Paso voters in campaign mail; Can't hide from his Republican voting recordDee Margo can run from his record in El Paso but can't hide from his votes with Republican supermajority in Austin to cut funding for schools and health care providers in El PasoAustin, TX – One Texas PAC Founder, State Representative Trey Martinez Fischer (D-San Antonio) issued the following statement:
Republican Dee Margo knows he is losing this campaign and it is understandable why he wants to look like a Democrat back home.The facts speak for themselves. The bottom line is Margo’s votes in Austin resulted in:
- Republican cuts to schools that Dee Margo knew in 2011 would force El Paso County schools to lose 193 full-time teaching positions.
- Dee Margo and Tea-Party Republicans also cut $2 billion from Medicaid and CHIP, this includes $805 million in cuts to doctors and clinics that provide critical care to El Paso families.
- Finally, Margo voted with all Republicans for redistricting maps that guarantee his own survival by discriminating against Hispanics in El Paso.
I caution anyone who would want to support someone with that disgraceful record.
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