Met perhaps the next Governor at last night's MeetUp

[Frances Morey]

List activists,
The Democrats For Texas MeetUp at Scholz Garten Wednesday evening had the usual, reports, announcements, TX Rep. Strama, told some annecdotes about the DNC meeting before he had to get back to his House legislative duties. David Holmes was introduced, our Natl. Committeeman to the DNC from Texas. 

But the surprise of the evening, for me, was a dynamic speaker, Chirs Bell, a defeated Democratic congressman who got DeLay-ed, aka redistricted, out of his Houston area constituency. He is first announced Democratic candidate for Governor, and he is as impressive as any candidate I've seen in a long long time.

He made a quietly impassioned speech about what Gov. Perry had come out of his office to say at a recent press conference: that it is not the function of government to offer Hope. He took this and made Perry seem like a rude Dickensonian Scrooge. He lamented that the Republicans are an uncaring party who only seek to represent corporate interests and the richest people in our society. By the end of his speech some 200 people in attendance, everyone in the room, positively jumped to their feet in a standing ovation that went on and on.

He's gonna be one to watch--jumping in, off and running first, has cache. He was accompanied by an entourage of a half dozen fresh, bright young people with clipboards who quickly filled up pages of individuals who, like me, were impressed by his obvious dedication, indeed, passion even. One of his young people told me they were on their way next to a similar meeting of YD's on campus. Former Congressman Bell generously took time to speak personally with dozens of individuals magnetized by his obvious charisma, including me. See the link below for more on this promising candidate.

Frances

http://chrisbell.com/

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